Left Atrial-Esophageal Fistula Repair after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Left Atrial-Esophageal Fistula Repair after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract Left atrial-esophageal fistula (LAEF) is a rare complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures undertaken for atrial fibrillation (AF). This complication is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Currently, there is no clear consensus on the appropriate management st...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey B. Velotta, Charles R. Vasquez, Ralph M. Bolman, Marcelo C. Dasilva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2013-11-01
Series:The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports
Subjects:
ablative therapy
atrial fibrillation
atrial-esophageal
esophageal surgery
thoracotomy
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0033-1358779

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