Anatomical basis for the mobility of the esophagus: implications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

Krishnan, Subramaniam C.; Salazar, Miguel and Narula, Navneet (2008) Anatomical basis for the mobility of the esophagus: implications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 8 (1). pp. 66-68. ISSN 0972-6292

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Abstract

We present autopsy data from a patient that illustrates the anatomical factors that allow the esophagus to be a mobile structure, especially with respect to the posterior left atrial wall.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ablation, Atrium, Fistula, Esophageal Anatomy, Injury, Pathology, Artial Fibrillation
Subjects:	Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular > Heart Function Tests > Heart Catheterization > Catheter Ablation Therapeutics > Cautery > Electrocoagulation > Catheter Ablation Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Arrhythmia > Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular System > Heart Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract -Journal Repositories > Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal Therapeutics > Catheterization > Heart Catheterization > Catheter Ablation
ID Code:	2746
Deposited By:	Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Deposited On:	18 March 2008

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