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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Pectus excavatum / carinatum, pre-surgical evaluation

Recommended: CT Chest (Haller index, sternal asymmetry) is the preferred imaging study for pectus excavatum / carinatum, pre-surgical evaluation. Haller index > 3.25 considered severe.

Recommended study

CT Chest (Haller index, sternal asymmetry)

CT No contrast Preferred Chest Outpatient Reviewed

Haller index > 3.25 considered severe. Echo to assess cardiac compression.

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