Why the study?
Esophageal perforation after radiofrequency catheter ablation of AF is a rare and potentially lethal complication, and whether surgery is always required in properly selected patients remains an open question.
Does conservative management prevent the need for surgery in patients with esophageal perforation following radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Does conservative management prevent the need for surgery in patients with esophageal perforation following radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
This case demonstrates that surgery is not always required for esophageal perforation following AF ablation in properly selected patients, as conservative management can be successful.
May allow conservative management in select post-AF ablation esophageal perforations; leaves open need for confirmatory studies.
Esophageal perforation following radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a rare and potentially deadly complication. Here, we report a case with successful conservative management of esophageal perforation following AF ablation demonstrating how surgery is not always required in properly selected patients.
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