2013
DOI: 10.1007/s10840-013-9853-z
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The prevalence and risk factors for atrioesophageal fistula after percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: the Canadian experience

Abstract: The reported prevalence of AEF among Canadian AF ablators is 0.07 %. AEF was associated with high mortality. The use of GA and non-brushing movements during posterior wall ablation were two factors associated with AEF.

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“…Some proponents of not employing general anesthesia believe that the risk of an atrial esophageal fistula (AEF) could be higher in patients in whom general anesthesia is employed. 635,636,637,638,639 …”
Section: Section 5: Strategies Techniques and Endpointsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some proponents of not employing general anesthesia believe that the risk of an atrial esophageal fistula (AEF) could be higher in patients in whom general anesthesia is employed. 635,636,637,638,639 …”
Section: Section 5: Strategies Techniques and Endpointsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is well known that RMN has a learning curve, and one should limit the result of this study to experienced RMN operators only in order to overcome this bias. However, the incidence of AEF was not related to operator experience in a recent survey including more than 7000 patients [12]. Both surveys were anonymous, and therefore, we believe that the reason for not participating is not related to lack of desire to explore complications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…One of the predictors was non-use of brushing (dragging) technique, commonly used in procedures done with RMN. It was hypothesized that it may reduce the timedependent deep heating [12]. Another study suggested that, unlike manual ablation, RMN-related increase of luminal esophageal temperature predicts esophageal damage [7].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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