[en] Atrial-esophageal fistula (AOF) after ablation in atrial fibrillation has a fatal outcome. Fully documented in 2004, AOF has never completely disappeared despite technological evolvements. Survival depends on early recognition and treatment. Gastroscopy allows early detection of esophageal lesions. We summarize here AOF mechanisms, evoking symptoms and treatment ; contribution of gastroscopy in early detection ; and finally symptoms from vagal and phrenic nerve injuries. This information is useful for emergency doctors, gastroenterologists / endoscopists, and general practitioners.
Disciplines :
Gastroenterology & hepatology
Author, co-author :
GAST, Pierrette ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Service de gastroentérologie, hépatologie, onco. digestive
LOLY, Jean-Philippe ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Service de gastroentérologie, hépatologie, onco. digestive
LECLERCQ, Philippe ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Service de gastroentérologie, hépatologie, onco. digestive
Louis, Edouard ; Université de Liège > Département des sciences cliniques > Hépato-gastroentérologie
Language :
French
Title :
Complications oesogastriques de la thermoablation dans le cadre de la fibrillation auriculaire
Alternative titles :
[en] Esophago-gastric complications after ablation in atrial fibrillation
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