The association of psoriasis (PsO) with other autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases has long been a topic of interest. Although previous studies have attempted to clarify the specific relationship between PsO and multiple sclerosis (MS), it remains obscure, with limited and conflicting evidence regarding a link between the two entities. Herein, we review the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of each disease and present the available literature to-date regarding a possible relationship between PsO and MS. We conclude that further study is necessary to discern whether there may be a significant relationship between PsO and MS. In the meantime, clinicians may find it appropriate to screen for MS in patients with PsO, allowing for timely referral to a neurologist should it be necessary.
BACKGROUND
Mohs micrographic surgery, excisional surgery, and electrodessication and curettage (ED&C) are common dermatologic procedures that often use electrodessication through hyfrecators to achieve hemostasis. According to in vitro studies, electrodessication is considered safe in patients with implanted cardiac devices. To the authors' knowledge, there are no in vivo data to support this claim.
OBJECTIVE
In this study, the authors aim to describe the outcomes of hyfrecation during dermatologic procedures in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardiac devices.
METHODS
Retrospective chart review was completed from March 2014 to April 2018 at a single center. Forty-five patients met criteria of having a cardiac device and having undergone an electrosurgery procedure using the Conmed 2000 Hyfrecator (Utica, NY). Adverse perioperative and postoperative outcomes, as well as device malfunction, were evaluated.
RESULTS
No adverse perioperative effects were reported. Device reports were examined for inappropriate firing of the defibrillator, loss of capture, temporary inhibition of pacing, battery drainage, pacing at an elevated or erratic rate, failure to deliver antitachycardia, reversion to asynchronous pacing, induction of arrhythmias, or tissue damage at lead tissue, but no such issues were found.
CONCLUSION
The lack of complications associated with cardiac devices with hyfrecation is reassuring. However, prospective and larger retrospective studies are warranted.
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