| A delayed case of fatal atrioesophageal fistula following radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20102433 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe the case of a 61-year-old man with a fatal atrioesophageal fistula following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). Esophageal injury was first noted on computed tomography (CT) scan 10 days following RFA. Fistulization occurred 41 days following the procedure. This is a delayed time course in comparison with published reports. The patient declined intervention and we have serial CT imaging documenting the natural progression from ulceration to fistula. Although the patient was on acid suppression, he received 2 courses of corticosteroids, which may have contributed to the progression of his esophageal ulcer. |
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Authors:
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Glynn W Gilcrease; Joseph B Stein |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-01-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology Volume: 21 ISSN: 1540-8167 ISO Abbreviation: J. Cardiovasc. Electrophysiol. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-29 Completed Date: 2010-10-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9010756 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 708-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California, USA. gwgilcrease@hotmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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administration & dosage,
therapeutic use Atrial Fibrillation / surgery* Catheter Ablation / adverse effects* Electrocardiography Esophageal Fistula / etiology*, radiography Fatal Outcome Heart Atria Heart Injuries / etiology*, radiography Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications / etiology*, radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones |
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