Table 2.

Rhythm outcome and procedural parameters.

	CA using ETM (n=20)	CA without using ETM (n=20)	P value
Procedure time (min)	210±57	182±44	0.098
Fluoroscopy time (min)	63±14	62±15	0.94
RF energy application (J)	0.67±0.28×105	0.72±0.23×105	0.50
AF recurrence at 6 month FU	3 (15%)	2 (10%)	0.74

CA, catheter ablation; ETM, esophageal temperature monitoring; RF, radiofrequency; AF, atrial fibrillation; FU, follow-up.