ODIASP: An Open-Source Software for Automated SMI Determination-Application to an Inpatient Population.
Journal:
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
Published Date:
Aug 1, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of malnutrition has evolved with the GLIM recommendations, which advocate for integrating phenotypic criteria, including muscle mass measurement. The GLIM framework specifically suggests using skeletal muscle index (SMI) assessed via CT scan at the third lumbar level (L3) as a first-line approach. However, manual segmentation of muscle from CT images is often time-consuming and infrequently performed in clinical practice. This study is aimed at developing and validating an open-access, simple software tool called ODIASP for automated SMI determination.