One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass.
June LeeJeashin YoonSeok Beom HongYong Han KimHwan Wook KimDo Yeon KimPublished in: General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2023)
Atrial-esophageal fistula is an extremely rare disease and a life-threatening complication after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. There is no consensus on the management or repair for atrial-esophageal fistula which has a high mortality rate. Here, we describe a lateral thoracotomy approach focused on simplifying the repair procedure for atrial-esophageal fistula in two patients.
Keyphrases
- catheter ablation
- atrial fibrillation
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- oral anticoagulants
- end stage renal disease
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- minimally invasive
- mitral valve
- ejection fraction
- aortic valve replacement
- peritoneal dialysis
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- prognostic factors
- left ventricular
- patient reported outcomes
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- thoracic surgery