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==Specimen opening== | ==Specimen opening== | ||
*Orientation | *Orientation: | ||
**Lumpectomies are usually oriented with a short and long suture as per the surgeon; '''s'''hort is typically '''s'''uperior (aspect) and '''l'''ong is typically '''l'''ateral (aspect). | **Lumpectomies are usually oriented with a short and long suture as per the surgeon; '''s'''hort is typically '''s'''uperior (aspect) and '''l'''ong is typically '''l'''ateral (aspect). | ||
**Mastectomies typically have tissue extending toward the axilla known as the "tail". | **Mastectomies typically have tissue extending toward the axilla known as the "tail". | ||