# Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation-Induced Gastroparesis and Gastrointestinal Distension

**Authors:** Leizhi Ku, Shengpeng Guo, Xiaojing Ma

PMC · DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.4226 · Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2026-02-16

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a case where a medical procedure caused stomach issues, emphasizing the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case highlighting gastric complications from RFCA and effective treatment with mosapride citrate.

## Key findings

- RFCA can lead to gastroparesis and gastrointestinal distension.
- Prompt treatment with gastrokinetic medication like mosapride citrate is effective.

## Abstract

Teaching point: The case highlights the importance of identifying gastric complications after RFCA and the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment of gastroparesis with gastrokinetic medication, such as mosapride citrate.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** mosapride citrate (PubChem CID 119583)
- **Diseases:** gastroparesis (MONDO:0006769)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** epigastric pain (MESH:D010146), esophageal distension (MESH:D004941), vomiting (MESH:D014839), Gastroparesis (MESH:D018589), gastrokinetic medication (MESH:D000069279), gastrointestinal distension (MESH:D005767), atrial fibrillation (MESH:D001281), RFCA (MESH:D055499), vagal nerve injury (MESH:D000080902), gastric dilatation (MESH:D013271), gastric or intestinal obstruction (MESH:D007415), gastric complications (MESH:D013272), abdominal distension (MESH:D000007)
- **Chemicals:** mosapride citrate (MESH:C062720), prokinetic agents (-), iodine (MESH:D007455)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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