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Atrial-esophageal fistula remains a rare but highly lethal complication of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation, occurring in approximately 0.1% of procedures despite preventive measures.
This editorial highlights the persistent and highly lethal risk of atrial-esophageal fistula following atrial fibrillation ablation, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures, temperature monitoring, and early diagnosis.
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Maurício Scanavacca (2016) conducted an editorial in Atrial Fibrillation. Catheter Ablation was evaluated. Atrial-esophageal fistula remains a rare but highly lethal complication of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation, occurring in approximately 0.1% of procedures despite preventive measures.
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