Esophageal dysmotility after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

A 57-year-old male patient presenting with dysphagia two years following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation was referred to our department. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and barium esophagography revealed no apparent abnormalities; however, high-resolution manometry demonstrated markedly abnormal contractions. The patient subsequently received treatment with gastroprokinetic agents, leading to symptomatic improvement. To date, only a limited number of reports have documented esophageal motility disorders as a complication of catheter ablation. This case, therefore, represents a novel clinical entity of significant relevance.