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Two-stage surgery of atrioesophageal fistula after radiofrequency catheter ablation: case report and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Atrioesophageal Fistula is a rare complication after radiofrequency catheter ablation. In this article, we report a case of atrioesophageal fistula, confirmed by a Chest computed tomography scan and treated by two-stage surgical repair. In addition, we review the case reports about atrioesophageal Fistula in PubMed, with the aim of presenting here our experience and sharing our surgical approach. The methods of treatment and prevention of such complication are also reviewed in this article.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1186/s13019-025-03764-5

Authors: WeiRan Hou, Ting Fang, Qinchen Liu, Haibo Huang

Institutions: Qingdao University, Yuhuangding Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890