Risk assessment of esophageal ulceration following left atrial radiofrequency linear ablation.
Maarten A J De SmetJean-Yves WielandtsMilad El HaddadBenjamin De BeckerClara FrançoisRene TavernierJean-Benoît le Polain de WarouxMattias DuytschaeverSebastian KnechtPublished in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2024)
Temperature rise during LA linear ablation is frequent and ulceration risk exists, particularly when floor line is performed. Safety measures are needed to avoid potential severe complications like esophageal perforation and fistula.