Salvage Esophagectomy After Atrioesophageal Repair.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.11.062.
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Abstract
Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare but highly morbid complication after endovascular ablation for atrial fibrillation. We report the case of a 63-year-old man with an atrioesophageal fistula after ablation who presented with neurologic symptoms and underwent emergent repair. He subsequently sustained a leak from the esophageal repair requiring emergent esophagectomy with end-esophagostomy. After several months, the patient underwent re-establishment of gastrointestinal continuity via retrosternal gastric conduit reconstruction.
Medical subject headings
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophagectomy
- Fistula
- Heart Atria
- Heart Diseases
- Postoperative Complications