Add to ORKGAtrial-esophageal fistula (AOF) after ablation in atrial fibrillation has a fatal outcome. Fully documented in 2004, AOF has never completely disappeared despite technological evolvements. Survival depends on early recognition and treatment. Gastroscopy allows early detection of esophageal lesions. We summarize here AOF mechanisms, evoking symptoms and treatment ; contribution of gastroscopy in early detection ; and finally symptoms from vagal and phrenic nerve injuries. This information is useful for emergency doctors, gastroenterologists / endoscopists, and general practitioners.Peer reviewe
Learning Objectives: Atrial-Fibrillation (AFib) affects 3-6 million Americans. Preferred management ...
Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but devastating complication of radiofrequency catheter abla...
The authors report 9 patients who developed an atrial-esophageal fistula within several weeks after ...
Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but catastrophic complication of catheter ablation of atrial...
Percutaneous or surgical ablation are increasingly used worldwide in the management of atrial fibril...
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in the United States. With the ageing population, ...
Background: Atrial-esophageal fistula is a rare complication of atrial fibrillation ablation and fre...
Atrial-esophageal fistula is a rare but often fatal complication of catheter radiofrequency ablation...
Late-onset chest pain, dysphagia, or endocarditis-like symptoms after atrial fibrillation ablation c...
Recent reports have described the incidence of atrioesophageal fistulas (AEF), often resulting in de...
Background: Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a worrisome complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ab...
Abstract Background Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation is an effective treatment; however, pe...
Esophageal injury leading to esophagopericardial fistula (EPF) or atrioesophageal fistula is a very ...
A 74-year-old woman had an atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedure. Three weeks later, she prese...
International audienceIntroductionA rare but often fatal complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ab...
Learning Objectives: Atrial-Fibrillation (AFib) affects 3-6 million Americans. Preferred management ...
Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but devastating complication of radiofrequency catheter abla...
The authors report 9 patients who developed an atrial-esophageal fistula within several weeks after ...
Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but catastrophic complication of catheter ablation of atrial...
Percutaneous or surgical ablation are increasingly used worldwide in the management of atrial fibril...
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in the United States. With the ageing population, ...
Background: Atrial-esophageal fistula is a rare complication of atrial fibrillation ablation and fre...
Atrial-esophageal fistula is a rare but often fatal complication of catheter radiofrequency ablation...
Late-onset chest pain, dysphagia, or endocarditis-like symptoms after atrial fibrillation ablation c...
Recent reports have described the incidence of atrioesophageal fistulas (AEF), often resulting in de...
Background: Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a worrisome complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ab...
Abstract Background Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation is an effective treatment; however, pe...
Esophageal injury leading to esophagopericardial fistula (EPF) or atrioesophageal fistula is a very ...
A 74-year-old woman had an atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedure. Three weeks later, she prese...
International audienceIntroductionA rare but often fatal complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ab...
Learning Objectives: Atrial-Fibrillation (AFib) affects 3-6 million Americans. Preferred management ...
Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but devastating complication of radiofrequency catheter abla...
The authors report 9 patients who developed an atrial-esophageal fistula within several weeks after ...