| Literature DB >> 20233269 |
Rozalina Grubina1, Yong-Mei Cha, Malcolm R Bell, Lawrence J Sinak, Samuel J Asirvatham.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20233269 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2010.01740.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol ISSN: 1045-3873