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.
Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures
Adult subjects (>18 years of age) at time of enrolment
Patients undergoing a surgical excision under local anesthesia
Indications of the excisions were skin lesions suspected to be malignant, skin lesions confirmed to be malignant via prior biopsy
Patient has history of pre-existing diabetes type I and II
Patients with pre-existing chronic wound problems
Patients with renal dysfunction,
Patients with venous insufficiency confirmed via radiographic imaging