title: Atrioesophageal fistula during cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation.
abstract: To date, there is 1 case report publication of AE fistula during the employment of the first-generation cryoballoon (Gen-1). Recently the Arctic Front Advance system (second-generation cryoballoon) was introduced into the US and EU markets. For the purpose of peer education, we report a case of AE fistula that occurred during the utilization of the second-generation cryoballoon (Gen-2). Additionally, we review current best practices that may reduce the risk of AE fistula during any AF ablation procedure.
authors.affiliation: Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: Hae W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: Gregory A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Cogert
authors.forename: Craig S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Cameron
authors.forename: Victor Y
authors.initials: VY
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Sandler
mesh_terms: D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: atrial fibrillation; atrioesophageal fistula; cryoablation; cryoballoon; pulmonary vein isolation