NYMC Faculty Publications
Survival of a Patient with an Esophagopericardial Fistula After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal Title
Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management
First Page
4091
Last Page
4098
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
5-15-2020
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Esophageal injury leading to esophagopericardial fistula (EPF) or atrioesophageal fistula is a very rare and dreaded complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation that carries a high mortality rate. We present a case of EPF following radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and an extensive review of the literature regarding catheter ablation-related esophageal injury.
Recommended Citation
Veseli, G., Iwai, S., & Jacobson, J. T. (2020). Survival of a Patient with an Esophagopericardial Fistula After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management, 11 (5), 4091-4098. https://doi.org/10.19102/icrm.2020.110503
