The Hilar Height Ratio in Normal Chest Radiographs of Adults Seen at Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Kampala, Uganda; A Forgotten Parameter in Pulmonary Medicine
Abstract:Background: The hilar height ratio (HHR) is a numerical expression of the hila position. Displacement of the pulmonary hilum is the most reliable indirect sign, in conditions that result in pulmonary volume changes. Despite the high utility of the chest radiograph, it has a relatively low diagnostic accuracy, high interobserver disagreement and numerous errors following interpretation. Routine use of the HHR with knowledge of the normal ranges would, therefore, help improve the overall chest radiograph sensiti… Show more
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