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Hypercontractile esophagus resolved after radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: About a case
Author(s) -
A Benjamin,
Aubourg Alexandre,
Moussata Driffa,
Babuty Dominique,
Picon Laurence
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
neurogastroenterology and motility
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.489
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1365-2982
pISSN - 1350-1925
DOI - 10.1111/nmo.13886
Subject(s) - esophagus , atrial fibrillation , medicine , pathophysiology , catheter ablation , radiofrequency ablation , refractory (planetary science) , catheter , ablation , cardiology , surgery , materials science , composite material
The pathophysiology of jackhammer esophagus is complex and remains unclear. Radiofrequency catheter ablation is indicated for highly symptomatic and drug‐refractory atrial fibrillation. This technique can induce esophageal and nerve lesions, due to thermal injury. In this report, we describe a case of hypercontractile esophagus diagnosed by HRM (high‐resolution manometry). Esophageal symptoms and HRM normalized immediately after RFCA, and we discuss the pathophysiology of hypercontractile esophagus.