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[[Image:Tissue for frozen section in cryostat.JPG|thumb|right|Tissue within a cryostat, as seen during an intraoperative consultation. (WC/000jaw)]] | |||
'''Intraoperative consultation''', also '''quick section''' and '''frozen section''', is when a surgeon requests an opinion during an operation so that they can appropriately manage a patient. It is abbreviated '''IC'''. Frozen section is often abbreviated '''FS'''. | '''Intraoperative consultation''', also '''quick section''' and '''frozen section''', is when a surgeon requests an opinion during an operation so that they can appropriately manage a patient. It is abbreviated '''IC'''. Frozen section is often abbreviated '''FS'''. | ||