Fatal esophageal–pericardial fistula as a complication of radiofrequency catheter ablation
The clinical role of catheter ablation using radiofrequency or cryothermal energy has become an important therapy in the management of patients with recurrent or persistent tachyarrhythmia that is refractory to medical therapy. It is regarded as a safe and reliable procedure and is performed routine...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-04-01
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Series: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X19841150 |