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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Main Authors: Ali Zakaria, Kellen Hipp, Nicholas Battista, Emily Tommolino, Christian Machado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-04-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X19841150