The Application of Infrared Thermography in the Prediction of Skin Healing in Surgery

Summary

This study investigates whether infrared thermography, a harmless and non-invasive thermal camera technique, can help monitor how surgical wounds heal after skin surgery. The goal is to detect wound problems earlier, such as infection or delayed healing, and to support doctors in making timely clinical decisions.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures
2. Adult subjects (\>18 years of age) at time of enrolment
3. Patients undergoing a surgical excision under local anesthesia
4. Indications of the excisions were skin lesions suspected to be malignant, skin lesions confirmed to be malignant via prior biopsy

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient has history of pre-existing diabetes type I and II
2. Patients with pre-existing chronic wound problems
3. Patients with renal dysfunction,
4. Patients with venous insufficiency confirmed via radiographic imaging
5. Patients who received radiotherapy in the affected area in the past
6. Patients with chronic steroid use in the past (\> 3 months) or a immunosuppressant medication history
7. Female who is pregnant

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