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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
Manuscript Type |
Case Report |
Article Title |
Endoscopic management of an esophagopericardial fistula after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation
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Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
All Author List |
Lucille Quénéhervé, Nicolas Musquer, Franck Léauté and Emmanuel Coron |
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Corresponding Author |
Emmanuel Coron, MD, PhD, Digestive Diseases Institute, University Hospital of Nantes, 1 Place Alexis Ricordeau, 44035 Nantes, France. emmanuel.coron@chu-nantes.fr |
Key Words |
Fistula; Esophageal stent; Radiofrequency ablation; Endoscopy; Complication; Atrial fibrillation |
Core Tip |
We report the successful endoscopic management of an esophagopericardial fistula induced by radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Esophagopericardial fistulas are a complication of great significance, being extremely difficult to manage and having a very high mortality rate. In this case, the patient was treated with a fully covered esophageal stent combined with surgical pericardial drainage. It is important to be aware of the increasing incidence of post-radiofrequency esophageal complications for cardiological applications. Furthermore, the possibility to place endoscopic stents as a potential therapeutic option for the occurrence of post-radiofrequency esophageal fistula is extremely important as part of a treatment plan for this complication.
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2013-06-04 12:34 |
Citation |
Quénéhervé L, Musquer N, Léauté F, Coron E. Endoscopic management of an esophagopericardial fistula after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(21): 3352-3353 |
URL |
http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i21/3352.htm |
DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i21.3352 |
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