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About

Interfaces

This algorithm implements all of the following input-output combinations:

Model Facts

Summary

This application takes an abdominal CT scan as input, locates the cross-section in the middle of the third lumbar vertebra (L3) and measures the area of subcutaneous (SAT), visceral (VAT), and intermuscular (IMAT) adipose tissue and smooth muscle (SM). The average Hounsfield Units (HU) of each area are also computed.

Mechanism

Validation and Performance

Uses and Directions

This algorithm was developed for research purposes only.

Warnings

Common Error Messages

Information on this algorithm has been provided by the Algorithm Editors, following the Model Facts labels guidelines from Sendak, M.P., Gao, M., Brajer, N. et al. Presenting machine learning model information to clinical end users with model facts labels. npj Digit. Med. 3, 41 (2020). 10.1038/s41746-020-0253-3