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Practice Point
Sentinel node biopsy – Intraoperative assessment
Do not routinely perform intraoperative assessment of the sentinel node.
Intraoperative assessment of the sentinel node may be performed, allowing those cases identified as positive for metastatic disease to proceed to immediate axillary dissection as a single procedure. Intraoperative assessment should be confirmed with detailed, definitive histological assessment
How this guidance was developed
This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process. A potentially relevant ungraded source recommendation was identified from the CA 2008a guidelines (Australia) that recommends intraoperative assessment of the sentinel node. The CA recommendation was not adopted or adapted because it was considered no longer relevant, given that practice has changed since 2008 for this aspect of care
Sentinel node biopsy – Intraoperative assessment
Practice Point
Do not routinely perform intraoperative assessment of the sentinel node.
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process. A potentially relevant ungraded source recommendation was identified from the CA 2008a guidelines (Australia) that recommends intraoperative assessment of the sentinel node. The CA recommendation was not adopted or adapted because it was considered no longer relevant, given that practice has changed since 2008 for this aspect of care