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Demonstration of the Rat Ischemic Skin Wound Model
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2015
The rat, due to its size, availability, and rather docile behavior, has been utilized as a research model for many years. The goal of this protocol is to utilize the rat as an ischemic skin wound healing model to provide valuable insight into the pathophysiology of chronic wounds.
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Multimodal Quantitative Phase Imaging with Digital Holographic Microscopy Accurately Assesses Intestinal Inflammation and Epithelial Wound Healing
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2016
Accurate assessment of anti-inflammatory effects is of utmost importance for the evaluation of potential new drugs for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Digital holographic microscopy provides assessment of inflammation in murine and human colonic tissue samples as well as automated multimodal evaluation of epithelial wound healing in vitro.
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Digital Planimetry for Assessing Wound Closure Kinetics in a Mouse Model
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2025
Wounds represent a global health challenge. This study developed a standardized photo booth utilizing digital planimetry to minimize wound measurement variability. Monitoring wounds in mice over 14 days revealed an initial increase in wound area and perimeter, followed by gradual closure. This methodology may aid in evaluating wound closure kinetics in pre-clinical models.
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Collecting And Measuring Wound Exudate Biochemical Mediators In Surgical Wounds
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2012
This article provides a detailed and visual description of a methodology for collecting and measuring biochemical inflammatory and nociceptive mediators at the surgical wound site following cesarean delivery. This human bioassay has been used to determine correlations between wound and serum cytokine concentrations and drug-mediated changes in wound cytokines, chemokines and neuropetides.
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Chessboard-like Burn Wound Healing Model of Mice Based on Digital Heating Device
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2024
A streamlined protocol is presented for establishing a burn wound healing model in mice using a digital heating device. The chessboard-like experimental sites created on the skin facilitate further functional analysis for the wound healing assay.
FAQs
Segmentation is the critical first computational step because it separates the wound from surrounding skin in an image. Once that boundary is defined, the system can calculate area, perimeter, shape, texture, tissue composition, and color distribution. These measurements convert visual appearance into quantifiable variables that can be compared across assessments, provided the images are captured under standardized conditions.
Area and perimeter describe wound extent and boundary geometry, while shape captures form. Texture and color distribution add information about surface appearance, and tissue composition represents the relative makeup of the visible wound region. Together, these features provide a multidimensional record rather than relying on a single visual impression, supporting consistent documentation and comparison of wound status.
Standardized imaging conditions help ensure that differences between assessments reflect wound change rather than variation in how the image was obtained. Consistent conditions make measurements of area, color, texture, and tissue composition more comparable over time. This improves the value of digital wound features for longitudinal monitoring and treatment-response assessment.
Digital measurements add objective detail to the clinical picture, but they should be combined with clinical examination and patient history. The image-derived record can improve consistency in documentation and communication, while clinical context helps interpret what a measured change means for the patient. This combined approach supports more informed assessment than either source considered alone.
A typical workflow starts with image capture under standardized conditions. The wound is then segmented from surrounding skin, after which the system quantifies area, perimeter, shape, texture, tissue composition, and color distribution. Those values can be stored as part of electronic documentation and reviewed alongside clinical examination and patient history to support ongoing assessment.
Repeated assessments allow clinicians or researchers to track how measured features change over time. Trends in area, perimeter, shape, color, texture, or tissue composition can be reviewed when evaluating wound status and treatment response. The main value is longitudinal comparison, which provides a consistent record of changing appearance rather than relying only on an isolated description.
In research, these measurements can serve as inputs for automated wound classification and predictive care. Their structured form also supports studies that compare wound appearance and healing status across repeated assessments. In medicine, this creates a bridge between routine electronic documentation and research on objective monitoring, treatment response, and predictive care.