The predictive value of the Haller index for recurrent pneumothorax risk after primary spontaneous pneumothorax
A high Haller index is associated with increased recurrent pneumothorax risk in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients. Traditionally used for pectus excavatum severity, incorporating Haller index in the management of these patients may help to identify high-risk patients and guide personalized management strategies.
Authors
- Mesut Buz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1899-8983)
- Recep Demirhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4424-5918)
- Attila Özdemir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4319-1594)
- Talha Doğruyol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0875-8409)
- Berk Çimenoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9123-8203)
- Yunus Emre Özsaray
- Mehmet İlhan Sesigüzel
Institutions
- Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2024.26856
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00