Table 2 Location of Unintentionally Retained Sponges (N = 305)
Location | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Abdomen/pelvis | 153 | 50.2 |
Vagina | 73 | 23.9 |
Chest/mediastinum | 26 | 8.5 |
Breast/Pacemaker/ICD pocket | 14 | 4.6 |
Back | 11 | 3.6 |
Mouth/Airway | 7 | 2.3 |
Shoulder | 5 | 1.6 |
Axilla | 3 | 1.0 |
Leg/gluteal region | 3 | 1.0 |
Intracranial | 2 | 0.7 |
Eye | 2 | 0.7 |
Neck | 2 | 0.7 |
Nasal Cavity | 1 | 0.3 |
Arm | 1 | 0.3 |
Scrotum | 1 | 0.3 |
Hip | 1 | 0.3 |
Total | 305 | 100.0% |