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Supplemental Material for: A Pulsating Gastric Ulcer Revealing an Atrio-Gastric Conduit Fistula: A Case Report On Rare and Life-Threatening Late Complication After Esophagectomy

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<p dir="ltr">Introduction:</p><p dir="ltr">Atrio-gastric conduit fistula (AGCF) is an exceedingly rare but often fatal complication following esophagectomy with gastric pull-through reconstruction.

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While fistulous communication involving the left atrium has been described in association with conditions such as atrial fibrillation and prior ablation procedures, its occurrence as a late complication of esophagectomy is exceptionally uncommon.

Due to its rarity and nonspecific presentation, AGCF poses a significant diagnostic challenge.</p><p dir="ltr">Case Presentation:</p><p dir="ltr">We describe case of an elderly male with history of esophagectomy and chemoradiation, admitted for recurrent hematochezia and syncope. Upper endoscopy demonstrated a pulsatile gastric ulcer within the intrathoracic gastric conduit, raising concern for vascular communication, which was further diagnosed as a fistulous connection between left atrium and gastric lumen by imaging.

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This was treated with a surgical repair followed by successful recovery.</p><p dir="ltr">Conclusion:</p><p dir="ltr">This case highlights the importance of identifying atypical endoscopic features in cases of gastrointestinal bleeding and avoiding potentially catastrophic endoscopic intervention.</p>

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