Study of Infrared Thermography to Predict and Monitor Skin Wound Healing After Surgery Using Non-Invasive Thermal Imaging to Detect Early Signs of Complications

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether infrared thermography, a safe and non-invasive thermal imaging technique, can assist in monitoring the healing process of surgical wounds after skin surgery. The study focuses on detecting complications such as infection, delayed healing, or graft issues earlier than visible symptoms appear, potentially supporting doctors in making timely decisions. Participants will have thermal images taken at specific postoperative times using a handheld FLIR ONE PRO thermal camera. This device captures temperature patterns of the surgical wound without touching the skin, providing diagnostic information that supplements standard clinical follow-up. The study examines temperature changes at different postoperative intervals depending on the type of skin surgery performed. During the study, participants will undergo quick and painless thermal imaging sessions at routine follow-up visits after their skin surgery. Researchers will analyze whether temperature patterns correspond to normal or abnormal healing. The main outcome measure is the thermal pattern changes observed at defined postoperative days and weeks. Secondary outcomes include assessing the overall feasibility and usefulness of infrared thermography in clinical practice.

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