Morbidity and mortality of laparoscopic vs. open radiofrequency ablation for hepatic malignancies

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 603-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Topal ◽  
D. Hompes ◽  
R. Aerts ◽  
S. Fieuws ◽  
M. Thijs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Hepatic Malignancies

Atrioesophageal Fistula as a Complication of Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mustafa Emin Canakci ◽  
Cengiz Ovali ◽  
İrem Aydogdu ◽  
Betul Tiryaki Bastug ◽  
Obaidullah Ahmadzai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Infectious Complications ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Important Complication ◽  
Atrioesophageal Fistula

Abstract Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is an important complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Delayed diagnosis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Despite the name “atrioesophageal fistula,” fistulas functionally act esophageal to atrial, which accounts for the neurologic and infectious complications. This report presents the management of a 60-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department (ED) with AEF-caused gastrointestinal bleeding. The patient was operated urgently, but he had serious comorbidities and died after the operation. The aim of this case was to evaluate patients who underwent RFA, within 10 days to two months, carefully in the ED and to know the possible complications.

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