Why the study?
Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare, difficult-to-diagnose complication of catheter ablation that carries high mortality.
Highlights a rare but highly lethal complication of catheter ablation that can present with severe gastrointestinal bleeding and neurological deficits.
Case of post-ablation atrioesophageal fistula with massive GI bleed and hemiparalysis; leaves open optimal diagnostic and management strategies.
Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare complication of catheter ablation. It can be discovered on computerized topography of the chest. It is a difficulty entity to diagnose and treat and carries a mortality between 67% and 100%. Management options include surgical repair and esophageal stenting. We report here a rare case of an atrioesophageal fistula that presented with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding and hemiparalysis.
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