haller index Archives - Pectus Excavatum

Is it really necessary to know my Haller index?

Is a CT scan really needed just for figuring out pectus severity by calculating a Haller index? A recent study found that a physician can probably estimate the severity of an individual’s Pectus excavatum just by looking at their chest. Now, some hospitals like to get a CT scan to examine the total structure of… Read More »

Most severe Haller Index possible

The Haller index is the current gold standard for defining the severity of Pectus Excavatum. It is calculated by CT scan. At the deepest point of the indent, the width of the chest wall and the depth of the indent is measured. Then, a ratio of the width to the depth is calculated, and gives… Read More »