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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759509
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by Atrioesophageal Fistula Secondary to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
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Abstract
We present the case of a patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by an atrioesophageal fistula secondary to radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of refractory atrial fibrillation. Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare but serious complication. The endoscopic treatment is not established in the case of vascular-enteric fistulas and is still a challenge for endoscopists, which requires in most cases a multidisciplinary approach.
Authors' Contributions
TGL and MRA wrote the article and processed the images. VLC and VGA performed the endoscopies. VGA supervised all writing process.
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Dr. Antonio Velasco Guardado.
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The informed patient consent was obtained for publication of the case details.
Publication History
Article published online:
23 December 2022
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