body-composition-analysis 0.2.1

A package for body composition analysis from DICOM images.

Body Composition Analysis Tool

Project Description

A command-line based tool for body composition analysis using CT images. This tool analyzes and tracks body composition changes, specifically targeting the liver, pancreas, and various tissue types. See below for more detailed usage instructions.

Body Composition Changes Visualization

*The above image will be replaced before any publication." (Inherited by Damm et al. 2023) Example visualization of body composition changes over time.

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Installation

Installation Dependencies

• Python: >=3.9
• Other requirements:
  • TotalSegmentator (follow link for more details)

Installation

pip install body_composition_analysis

Usage

Command line

body_composition -Patient_Identifier 123456 -dicom_path_T0 /path/to/dicom_directory_T0 - dicom_path_T1 /path/to/dicom_directory_T1 -time_interval 180 -save_file /path/to/save_file -verbose 1

body_composition_batch -master_list_path /path/to/master_list -batch_run_save_file /path/to/batch_run_save_file -verbose 1

Units of output metrics

Output	Unit	Notes
liver or pancreas	mm3	...
VAF & SAF & SMA	mm2	* at center of L3 vertebrae
Slice thickness	mm	...
Time interval	days	* Check before run