Image
Practice Point
Surgical specimen – Imaging
Conduct post-excisional specimen imaging of image-guided excisions. The specimen should be suitably labelled with sutures and clips to allow orientation and margin assessment. Imaging can be specimen mammogram or ultrasound, performed by either the radiologist or surgeon.
How this guidance was developed
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process.
Surgical specimen – Imaging
Practice Point
Conduct post-excisional specimen imaging of image-guided excisions. The specimen should be suitably labelled with sutures and clips to allow orientation and margin assessment. Imaging can be specimen mammogram or ultrasound, performed by either the radiologist or surgeon.
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process.