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  • Title: Surgical treatment of a pericardio-oesophageal fistula using a right lower lobe pulmonary tissue patch.
    Author: Galvaing G, D'Ostrevy N, Rouquette O, Azarnoush K.
    Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg; 2017 Dec 01; 25(6):1005-1006. PubMed ID: 29106605.
    Abstract:
    A 58-year-old man presented with fever and chest pain 11 days after atrial fibrillation catheter ablation. The diagnosis of pericardio-oesophageal fistula was made. Aggressive surgical management was decided. The patient was managed using extracorporeal life support, aortic valve replacement and a pulmonary patch, as well as an oesophageal stent. The patient was discharged from hospital approximately 2 months later. The use of a pulmonary patch is a rare but a highly effective technique that can be used in this indication.
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