Risk of atrioesophageal fistula formation with contact force-sensing catheters.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.04.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND Atrioesophageal fistula formation is a rare but life-threatening complication of atrial fibrillation ablation. Contact force (CF)-sensing catheters improve procedural effectiveness. However, the impact of the implementation of CF-sensing technology on the risk of atrioesophageal… read more here.
Keywords: atrioesophageal fistula; risk atrioesophageal; fistula formation; sensing catheters ... See more keywords
Incidence of Fistula Formation and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Early Versus Standard Cleft Palate Repair.
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006307
Abstract: The goals of cleft palate repair are well-established; however, there does exist difference in practice patterns regarding the most appropriate patient age for palatoplasty. The optimal timing is debated and influenced by cleft type, surgical… read more here.
Keywords: fistula formation; cleft palate; repair;
Mycobacterium abscessus soft tissue infection: a rare and unusual cluster of presentations to a rural surgical service
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.16142
Abstract: diameter is greater than 10 mm. Pancreatic resection is usually recommended as the changes are often multifocal. Fistula formation is a recognized but rare complication of IPMN and is associated with intestinal-type IPMN. Pathogenesis of… read more here.
Keywords: fistula formation; case; ipmn; fistula ... See more keywords
Choledocho-duodenal Fistula Formation Caused by the Progression of Pancreatic Cancer
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.5907-20
Abstract: A 66-year-old man with unresectable pancreatic cancer who had undergone placement of a covered self-expandable metallic stent (CSEMS; diameter, 10 mm; length, 6 cm) 8 months previously was admitted for cholangitis. Computed tomography showed invasion… read more here.
Keywords: duodenal bulb; choledocho duodenal; fistula formation; pancreatic cancer ... See more keywords
Complications Associated with Cervical Cerclage: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_61_22
Abstract: Cervical cerclages are associated with improved live birth rates and have low short- and long-term risks. However, there have been reports of fistula formation or erosion of cerclage into the surrounding tissue. Those complications are… read more here.
Keywords: cerclage; cervical cerclage; erosion; fistula formation ... See more keywords