Surgical Repair of Atrial-Esophageal Fistula Following Catheter Ablation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.004.
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Abstract
Left atrial-esophageal fistula after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation is a rare and potentially lethal complication. Although surgical management is associated with improved outcomes, the optimal approach remains to be elucidated. We describe a case of atrial-esophageal fistula treated with a simultaneous repair of the atrium and esophagus via a right thoracotomy with an extrapericardial off-pump approach.
Medical subject headings
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Catheter Ablation
- Esophageal Fistula