Atrioesophageal fistula—a dangerous complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
Mauricio Scanavacca*, Denise Hachul and Eduardo Sosa
Correspondence *Unidade Clínica de Arritmia, Instituto do Coração da Faculdade de Medicina da, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenue Dr Enéas de Carvalho de Aguiar 44, CEP 05403–000, São Paulo, Brazil
Email mauricio.scanavacca@incor.usp.br
Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare but potentially fatal complication of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Early recognition of this condition is crucial, and raising awareness could help reduce mortality. Here, Scanavacca et al. discuss how and why fistulas occur, and suggest ways in which they could be avoided in future.
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