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. 2018 Dec;7(6):536–553. doi: 10.21037/gs.2018.11.03

Table 1. CALLER Toolbox update on references and strength of recommendation.

CALLER Toolbox tool 2015 strength of recommendation 2018 strength of recommendation Resource intensiveness* Updated references
Preoperative diagnostic imaging should include full-field digital mammography and supplementary imaging to include ultrasound as needed Strong-moderate Similar Moderate (13-21)
Minimally invasive breast biopsy (MIBB) for breast cancer diagnosis Strong Similar Low
Multidisciplinary discussions to include radiology, pathology, surgery, and radiation and medical oncology Strong-moderate Similar Low (12,22-31)
For nonpalpable breast lesions, the use of radioactive seeds, intraoperative US, or wire localization to direct lesion excision is recommended Strong Similar Moderate (32-42)
Oncoplastic techniques can reduce the need for reoperation in anatomically suitable patients Strong-moderate Strong Moderate (3,43-60)
Specimen orientation of 3 or more margins Strong Similar Low (61-68)
Specimen radiograph with surgeon intraoperative review Strong Similar Low (13,14,69-74)
Consider cavity shave margins in patients with T2 or greater tumor size or TI with extensive intraductal carcinoma (EIC) Strong-moderate Strong Low (75-77)
Intraoperative pathology assessment of lumpectomy margins may help decrease re-excision when feasible Strong-moderate Strong Highest (69,78-90)
Compliance with the SSO-ASTRO margin guideline to not routinely re-operate for close margins with no tumor on ink in patients with invasive cancer Strong-moderate Strong Low (4,5,8,11,91-106)

*, resource intensiveness to adopt if system not already in place.