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ArticleThrombosis journal2023

The use of infrared thermography for non-invasive detection of bleeding and musculoskeletal abnormalities in patients with hemophilia: an observational study.

Ryohei Kawasaki, Asuka Sakata, Chihiro Hosoda, Suguru Harada, Tetsuhiro Soeda, Yukiko Nishida, Naoki Matsumoto, Kohei Tatsumi, Keiji Nogami, Yasushi Yoshimura and 1 more

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Article in Thrombosis journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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11 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Ryohei Kawasaki *Medicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Asuka Sakata *Medicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Chihiro HosodaAdvanced Medical Science of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan.
Suguru HaradaMedicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Tetsuhiro SoedaMedicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Yukiko NishidaMedicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Naoki MatsumotoMedicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Kohei TatsumiMedicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
Keiji NogamiDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan.
Yasushi YoshimuraProduct Research Department, Medical Affairs Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan.
Midori ShimaMedicinal Biology of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan. mshima@naramed-u.ac.jp.
Nara Medical University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn patients with hemophilia (PwH), bleeding often occurs in joints and muscles, and early detection of hemorrhage is important to prevent the onset and progression of mobility impairment. Complex-Image analysis such as ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are used to detect bleeding. On the other hand, no simple and rapid method to detect the active bleeding has been reported. Local inflammatory responses occur when blood leaks from damaged vessels, and the temperature at the site of active bleeding could be expected to increase in these circumstances, leading to an increase in surrounding skin temperature. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether the measurement of skin temperature using infrared thermography (IRT) can be used as a diagnostic aid to detect active bleeding.

methodsFifteen PwH (from 6 to 82 years old) complaining of discomfort such as pain were examined. Thermal images were obtained simultaneously at the affected sides and comparable unaffected sides. The average skin temperature of the affected side and of the unaffected side were measured. The temperature differences were calculated by subtracting the average skin temperature at the unaffected side from the affected side.

resultsIn eleven cases with active bleeding, the skin temperature at the affected side was more than 0.3 °C higher (0.3 °C to 1.4 °C) compared to the unaffected side. In two cases without active bleeding, there were no significant differences in skin temperature between the affected and unaffected sides. In two cases with previous rib or thumb bone fracture, the skin temperature at the affected side was 0.3 °C or 0.4 °C lower than that of the unaffected side, respectively. In two cases with active bleeding in which longitudinal evaluation was conducted, the difference in skin temperature decreased after hemostatic treatment.

conclusionThe analysis of skin temperature deference using IRT was a useful supportive tool to readily assess musculoskeletal abnormalities and bleeding in PwH as well as to determine the success of the hemostatic treatment.

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BleedingHemophiliaInjurySkin temperatureThermography

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