Open AccessAcute and Long-Term Effects of Full-Power Electroporation Ablation Directly on the Porcine Esophagus
Author(s) -
Kars Neven,
René van Es,
Vincent van Driel,
Harry van Wessel,
Herma H. Fidder,
Aryan Vink,
Pieter A. Doevendans,
Fred H.M. Wittkampf
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
circulation arrhythmia and electrophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.684
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1941-3149
pISSN - 1941-3084
DOI - 10.1161/circep.116.004672
Subject(s) - medicine , esophagus , ablation , electroporation , term (time) , irreversible electroporation , cardiology , surgery , gene , biochemistry , chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics
Esophageal ulceration and fistula are complications of pulmonary vein isolation using thermal energy sources. Irreversible electroporation is a novel, nonthermal ablation modality for pulmonary vein isolation. A single 200 J application can create deep myocardial lesions. Acute and chronic effects of this new energy source on the esophagus are unknown.
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