Early diagnosis and prompt surgical repair of an atrio-esophageal fistula following radiofrequency catheter ablation can be life-saving and lead to full esophageal recovery.
Supports feasibility of surgical repair in post-ablation atrio-esophageal fistula; hypothesis-generating for larger cohorts.
An increase in cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation for treating refractory atrial fibrillation has resulted in an increased prevalence of complications. Among numerous complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation, atrio-esophageal fistula, although rare, is known to have fatal results. We report a case of successful management of an atrio-esophageal fistula as a complication of cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation.
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