Surgical repair of a left atrial-esophageal fistula after radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.04.052.
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Abstract
Left atrial-esophageal fistula is a highly lethal complication of ablative therapy for atrial fibrillation. Because of its unusual rate of occurrence, there has not been a uniform approach to either the diagnosis or corrective therapy. We offer 1 such surgical option based on presumptive and early diagnosis-left atrial repair with cardiopulmonary bypass followed by repair of the esophagus with an omental wrap and supported with decompressive gastrostomy and feeding jejunostomy.
Medical subject headings
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Catheter Ablation
- Esophageal Fistula
- Heart Atria
- Heart Diseases
- Thoracotomy