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Left atrial–esophageal fistula after atrial fibrillation ablation
Sheldon M. Singh and Isabelle Nault
CMAJ September 17, 2013 185 (13) 1158; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.121943
Sheldon M. Singh
Division of Cardiology (Singh), Schulich Heart Centre, and Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ont.; Division of Electrophysiology (Nault), Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Québec City, Que.
MDIsabelle Nault
Division of Cardiology (Singh), Schulich Heart Centre, and Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ont.; Division of Electrophysiology (Nault), Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Québec City, Que.
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Left atrial–esophageal fistula after atrial fibrillation ablation
Sheldon M. Singh, Isabelle Nault
CMAJ Sep 2013, 185 (13) 1158; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.121943
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- Left atrial–esophageal fistula is a deadly complication of atrial ablation
- A high index of suspicion is necessary after ablation
- Computed tomography is the preferred diagnostic test
- If a fistula is suspected, esophageal manipulation should be avoided
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