Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:
Understand the common clinical scenarios and indications that frozen section diagnoses aid in determining the surgical procedure.
Become familiar with the common and critical artifacts to avoid misinterpretation.
Improve diagnostic skills during the frozen section procedure with enhanced confidence, competence and efficiency, thereby reducing turn-around-time.
Understand that deferral is a valid option to avoid uncertain interpretation and potential errors.
Enhance communication with the operating surgeon, particularly when the histomorphology is uncertain, and there is potential for harmful error.