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"Kirklin index" pulmonary artery cross sectional area body surface area TOF formula
Here is a complete breakdown of all three pulmonary artery size indices used in Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF):
Pulmonary Artery Size Indices in Tetralogy of Fallot
These indices are used to assess whether the pulmonary arteries are adequate for complete intracardiac repair (VSD closure). They are measured from angiography, CT angiography (CTA), or MRI.
1. McGoon Ratio
Eponym: McGoon et al. (1975)
Formula:
McGoon Ratio = (Diameter of RPA + Diameter of LPA) / Diameter of descending aorta at the diaphragm
- Diameters measured just proximal to first branching
- Descending aorta is measured at the level of the diaphragm
- Dimensionless ratio - no BSA correction needed
Interpretation / Cutoff Values:
| Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| > 2.0 | Adequate for complete repair (normal) |
| 1.5 - 2.0 | Borderline - repair may be feasible |
| < 1.5 | Inadequate pulmonary arteries - complete repair risky; staged repair or PA rehabilitation needed |
Notes:
- Simple and widely used in clinical practice
- A value >2.1 is sometimes used as the "normal" threshold
- Does not account for BSA, so less accurate in very small or very large patients
2. Nakata Index (Pulmonary Artery Index / PAI)
Eponym: Nakata et al. (1984)
Formula:
Nakata Index = (Cross-sectional area of RPA + Cross-sectional area of LPA) / BSA (m²)
- Cross-sectional area = π × r² (assuming circular cross-section), where r = half the measured diameter
- Measured just before first branching
- Units: mm²/m²
Interpretation / Cutoff Values:
| Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| > 330 mm²/m² | Normal |
| > 150 mm²/m² | Acceptable for complete repair |
| < 150 mm²/m² | Hypoplastic - complete repair not advisable; staged approach preferred |
Notes:
- BSA-normalized, making it more accurate across different body sizes
- More reproducible and preferred in academic/research settings
- Considered superior to McGoon ratio in small patients
3. Kirklin Index
Note: The term "Kirklin index" is sometimes used interchangeably with the Nakata index or refers to a similar BSA-indexed pulmonary artery area measurement originally described by Kirklin and colleagues at the University of Alabama. The formula is structurally similar:
Kirklin Index = (Total cross-sectional area of branch PAs) / BSA
- Units: mm²/m²
- Cutoff for adequate repair: > 150 mm²/m² (similar to Nakata index)
In some literature, the "Kirklin index" specifically refers to the indexed pulmonary artery area used in the context of pulmonary atresia with VSD and TOF-PA to predict successful complete repair. It is named after John W. Kirklin, who made landmark contributions to TOF repair.
Important distinction: The Nakata index and Kirklin index both measure total indexed cross-sectional area of branch pulmonary arteries per BSA. The differences between them are largely methodological (how the cross-sectional area is measured - diameter-based vs. direct area planimetry on angiography).
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | McGoon Ratio | Nakata Index | Kirklin Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula | (RPA + LPA diameter) / Desc. aorta | (RPA + LPA CSA) / BSA | (Branch PA total CSA) / BSA |
| Units | Dimensionless | mm²/m² | mm²/m² |
| BSA-normalized | No | Yes | Yes |
| Normal cutoff | > 2.0 | > 330 mm²/m² | > 150 mm²/m² |
| Repair adequate | > 1.5 | > 150 mm²/m² | > 150 mm²/m² |
| Complexity | Simple | Moderate | Moderate |
| Best use | Quick screening | Accurate sizing | Pulmonary atresia/TOF-PA |
Clinical Application
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All three indices are used preoperatively to decide between:
- Complete repair (VSD closure + RVOT relief)
- Staged repair (palliative shunt first, then complete repair after PA growth)
- PA rehabilitation (balloon dilation, stenting, or augmentation of branch PAs)
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Angiography remains the traditional gold standard; CTA and MRI are now equally accurate and preferred in most centers to avoid catheterization risks in small infants.
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When McGoon ratio > 1.5 and Nakata index > 150 mm²/m², complete repair is generally considered safe.
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Mcgoon ratio tof and nakata index tof and kirkin index
I already covered all three in detail above. Here is a concise summary for quick reference:
McGoon Ratio
Formula: (RPA diameter + LPA diameter) ÷ Diameter of descending aorta at diaphragm
- No BSA correction
- > 2.0 = normal / adequate for repair
- < 1.5 = too small, staged repair needed
Nakata Index (Pulmonary Artery Index)
Formula: (Cross-sectional area of RPA + Cross-sectional area of LPA) ÷ BSA (m²)
- Area = π × r² for each branch PA
- Units: mm²/m²
- > 330 mm²/m² = normal
- > 150 mm²/m² = minimum acceptable for complete repair
- < 150 mm²/m² = hypoplastic, staged repair preferred
Kirklin Index
Formula: Same structure as Nakata - total branch PA cross-sectional area ÷ BSA (m²)
- Units: mm²/m²
- Differs from Nakata mainly in methodology (direct planimetry vs. diameter-derived area)
- Cutoff: > 150 mm²/m² for adequate repair
- Named after John W. Kirklin; commonly used in TOF with pulmonary atresia
Key point: McGoon ratio is the quickest bedside estimate; Nakata and Kirklin indices are more precise because they are BSA-normalized and use cross-sectional areas rather than diameters.
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