Presentation
Work up for chest deformity.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mild pectus excavatum
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Mild pectus excavatum is present, and the Haller index measured about 2.8.
No evident heart and mediastinal shifting are noted.
Case Discussion
The Haller index (pectus index) is used in the detection and pre/postoperative assessment of pectus excavatum. Haller index 2.0-3.2 indicated mild excavatum, and corrective pectus excavatum surgery is considered with a Haller index ≥3.25.
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