The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2024
Does A High Haller Index Impact Outcomes in Pectus Excavatum Repair?
Severity for pectus excavatum includes Haller index (HI) > 3.25. An extremely high HI (≥8) may influence surgical approach and complications. This study reviews outcomes of patients with high HI after repair. ⋯ Patients with an extremely high HI can be challenging cases with greater risks of fracture and need for osteotomy/cartilage resection. Despite this, minimally invasive repair techniques can be utilized in most cases without increased complications when performed by an experienced surgeon.