Opportunistic screening for long-term muscle wasting in critically ill patients: insights from an acute pancreatitis cohort.
Johannes KolckClarissa HosseAlexandra LeimbachNick L BeetzTimo A AuerFederico CollettiniUli FehrenbachChristian PilleDominik GeiselPublished in: European journal of medical research (2024)
The innovative AI-based PMA segmentation method proved robust and effortless, enabling the first comprehensive assessment of muscle wasting in a large cohort of intensive care pancreatitis patients. Findings revealed significant muscle wasting (48.20% on average), particularly notable in overweight individuals. Higher rates of initial and maximum muscle loss, detectable early, correlated strongly with survival. Integrating this tool into routine clinical practice will enable continuous muscle status tracking and early identification of those at risk for unfavorable outcomes.