Pneumopericardium Following Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Insights into the Natural History of Atrial Esophageal Fistula Formation
- 2 September 2010
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Vol. 21 (9), 1046-1049
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8167.2010.01740.x
Abstract
Pneumopericardium Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. We present a case of large pneumopericardium resulting from an esophageal pericardial fistula following ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). The presentation, evaluation, and management of this specific patient, along with a review of present techniques to diagnose esophageal injury, provide a unique insight into the pathophysiology of left atrial‐esophageal fistula formation. (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, Vol. 21, pp. 1046‐1049, September 2010)Keywords
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