The Role, Importance and Modern Approaches of Medical Photography in Wound Management

Year 2025, Volume: 15 Issue: 2, 407 - 414, 30.05.2025

Ayşe Sena Yumbul Kardaş

https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1571307

Abstract

Medical photography has become a significant tool in disease diagnosis and treatment processes, with wound photography being specifically used for the objective monitoring of chronic wounds. Starting with the invention of photography in the 19th century, medical photography became widespread in surgical and dermatological documentation in the 20th century. Advances in digital cameras and 3D photography technologies have improved the resolution and accuracy of images, allowing for integration into electronic health records. Standard lighting, color accuracy, and scaling are essential elements in wound photography. Various camera types, macro lenses, and lighting techniques enable detailed imaging of wound tissues. This method is used to monitor and classify the treatment process and provides critical data for education and clinical research. Using photographs solely for clinical purposes and adhering to frameworks guided by ethics committees will help protect patient privacy. Technological advancements have also integrated artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted analysis and telemedicine applications into the field. Future technological advancements are expected to increase the use of photography in clinical decision-making processes.

Keywords

Medical Photography, Wound Monitoring, Digital Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Telemedicine

Yara Yönetiminde Tıbbi Fotoğrafçılığın Rolü, Önemi ve Modern Yaklaşımlar

Abstract

Tıbbi fotoğrafçılık, hastalık tanı ve tedavi süreçlerinde önemli bir araç haline gelmiş, yara fotoğrafçılığı ise bu alanda özellikle kronik yaraların objektif olarak izlenmesinde kullanılmaktadır. Tıbbi fotoğrafçılık, XIX. yüzyılda fotoğrafçılığın icadıyla başlamış ve XX. yüzyılda cerrahi ile dermatolojik belgelerde yaygınlaşmıştır. Dijital kameraların ve üç boyutlu fotoğrafçılık gibi teknolojilerin gelişmesi, fotoğrafların çözünürlüğünü ve doğruluğunu artırmış, elektronik sağlık kayıtlarına entegrasyon sağlanmıştır. Yara fotoğrafçılığında standart aydınlatma, renk doğruluğu ve ölçeklendirme önemli unsurlardır. Kamera türleri, makro lensler ve ışıklandırma teknikleri, yara dokularının detaylı bir şekilde görüntülenmesini sağlamaktadır. Bu yöntem hem tedavi sürecini izlemek hem de sınıflandırmak için kullanılmakta, aynı zamanda eğitim ve klinik araştırmalarda önemli bir veri kaynağı sunmaktadır. Fotoğrafların sadece klinik amaçlarla ve etik komitelerin belirlediği çerçeveler doğrultusunda kullanılması, hasta mahremiyetinin korunmasına katkı sağlamaktadır. Teknolojik gelişmelerle birlikte yapay zeka destekli analizler ve teletıp uygulamaları da bu alana entegre edilmiştir. Gelecekteki yaşanacak teknolojik ilerlemeler, klinik karar alma süreçlerinde tıbbi fotoğraf kullanımının daha yaygın hale gelmesini sağlayabilir.

Keywords

Tıbbi Fotoğrafçılık, Yara Takibi, Dijital Görüntüleme, Yapay Zeka, Teletıp

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmanın hazırlanma ve yazım sürecinde “Yükseköğretim Kurumları Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Yönergesi” kapsamında bilimsel, etik ve alıntı kurallarına uyulmuş olup; toplanan veriler üzerinde herhangi bir tahrifat yapılmamış ve bu çalışma herhangi başka bir akademik yayın ortamına değerlendirme için gönderilmemiştir.

Supporting Institution

Çıkar Çatışması: Bu çalışmada herhangi bir potansiyel çıkar çatışması bulunmamaktadır.

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