Comparison of Haller Index Values Calculated with Chest Radiographs versus Computed Tomography for Pectus Excavatum Evaluation

Asma Afzal Kiani; Sara Haider; Sana Sharif; Khadija tul Kubra; Khushbu Fatima; Nadia Murtaza

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v74i1.7465

Authors

Asma Afzal Kiani Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Sara Haider Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Sana Sharif Department of Radiology, PNS SHIFA Hospital Karachi Pakistan
Khadija tul Kubra Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Lahore/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Khushbu Fatima Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Lahore/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Nadia Murtaza Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v74i1.7465

Keywords:

CT scan, Chest radiograph, Pectus excavatum, X-ray

Abstract

Objective: To compare and correlate the value of the Haller index calculated with chest x-ray with the values calculated with a Computed Tomography (CT) scan.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan, from Jan to Jun 2018.

Methodology: A total of 50 male patients aged ≥16 years presenting with pectus excavatum were included. Haller index was calculated after CT scan and X-ray.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 20.20±2.34 years. The mean Haller Index for CT scan was 2.35±0.39, and the mean Haller Index for X-ray was 2.01±0.45. A strong and positive correlation existed between the Haller index for CT scans and X-rays (r=0.83).

Conclusion: X-rays can be used instead of CT scans to measure the Haller index and plan the surgical intervention with similar accuracy.

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