Esophago-Pericardial Fistula as a Rare and Life-Threatening Complication of Epicardial Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Esophago-Pericardial Fistula as a Rare and Life-Threatening Complication of Epicardial Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

We describe a rare complication of esophago-pericardial fistula after epicardial ventricular tachycardia ablation. Echocardiogram revealed evidence of pneumopericardium and additional imaging studies confirmed esophageal leak with evidence of fistula formation requiring prompt surgical repair. ( Lev...

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Veröffentlicht in:JACC. Case reports 2022-09, Vol.4 (18), p.1180-1185
Hauptverfasser: Edward, Justin A., Chang, Shu C., Gill, Edward A., Tzou, Wendy S., Aleong, Ryan G.
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Zusammenfassung:We describe a rare complication of esophago-pericardial fistula after epicardial ventricular tachycardia ablation. Echocardiogram revealed evidence of pneumopericardium and additional imaging studies confirmed esophageal leak with evidence of fistula formation requiring prompt surgical repair. ( Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. )
ISSN:2666-0849
2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.04.027