Diagnosing sarcopenia with AI-Aided ultrasound (DINOSAUR)-a pilot study

• Main Authors: Yik, Vanessa, Kok, Shawn Shi Xian, Chean, Esther, Lam, Yi-En, Chua, Wei-Tian, Tan, Winson Jianhong, Foo, Fung Joon, Ng, Jia Lin, Su, Sharmini Sivarajah, Chong, Cheryl Xi-Zi, Aw, Darius Kang-Lie, Khoo, Nathanelle Ann Xiaolian, Wischmeyer, Paul E., Molinger, Jeroen, Wong, Steven, Ong, Lester Wei-Lin, Koh, Frederick H.
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Sarcopenia; Muscle quality
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181578
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Sarcopenia has been recognized as a determining factor in surgical outcomes and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and readmission. Diagnosis is currently based on clinical guidelines, which includes assessment of skeletal muscle mass but not quality. Ult...