Steerable esophageal thermometer for atrial fibrillation ablation in a patient with esophageal achalasia: a case report

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Mar 10;6(5):839-842. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1439. eCollection 2018 May.

Abstract

Esophageal injury is a major concern during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Operators avoid radiofrequency applications on the esophagus by changing ablation line; however, it is unavoidable in patients with a dilated esophagus, such as esophageal achalasia. Steerable esophageal thermometer is useful for evaluating precise temperatures to prevent esophageal injury.

Keywords: Atrial fibrillation; complication; esophagus.

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  • Case Reports