Xray That Includes Sponges -

: A "burlap" or "soap-bubble" appearance may occur if gas becomes trapped within the fibers of the sponge, often indicating a secondary infection or abscess formation.

: In long-term cases, the body may form a granuloma around the sponge, which can eventually calcify. Clinical Significance and Prevention Xray that includes sponges

When a sponge is retained, it often presents with specific features on an X-ray or CT scan: : A "burlap" or "soap-bubble" appearance may occur

: Operating room teams perform multiple manual counts of all sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery. Radiographic Appearance

: Many hospitals now use Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) or barcoded sponges in addition to X-ray markers to provide a second layer of verification.

The presence of a sponge on a post-operative X-ray is considered a "never event" in healthcare—a serious, preventable medical error.

: These markers allow radiologists to quickly identify the presence and exact location of a sponge within a patient’s body cavity if the manual sponge count is incorrect. Radiographic Appearance