Successful treatment of atrioesophageal fistula by cervical esophageal ligation and decompression.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 91(6): e85-6, 2011 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21619954
ABSTRACT
Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare yet devastating complication of transcatheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. This condition requires urgent intervention, but the optimal treatment strategy is yet to be defined. Reported therapies range from endoscopic stenting to direct atrial repair or reconstruction while on cardiopulmonary bypass. Here, we describe the successful management of an atrioesophageal fistula by cervical esophageal ligation and decompression, along with gastric drainage.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fístula Esofágica
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Descompressão Cirúrgica
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Esôfago
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Fístula
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Cardiopatias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article