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Background
B3 breast lesions identified on core needle biopsy have uncertain malignant potential. Traditional management of these lesions has been surgical excision, but there is growing interest in less invasive and more cost‐effective alternatives such as vacuum‐assisted excisional biopsy (VAEB). Determining the rate of malignant upgrade for B3 lesions is important as it may identify low‐risk lesions...
BackgroundKey aspects of care may be overlooked on a busy surgical ward round. This study assessed the use of a checklist to correct these omissions. Its use as the basis of structured ward round documentation was then measured.
MethodsUsing a structured checklist, key aspects of surgical care were observed and recorded during ward rounds. Initially, members of the surgical team were unaware of the...
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