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: 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.

: If the count is "off," a mobile X-ray (C-arm) is brought into the operating room to scan the surgical site before the patient is closed. Xray that includes sponges

: Operating room teams perform multiple manual counts of all sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery. : A "burlap" or "soap-bubble" appearance may occur

: The most common finding is the visualization of the barium-impregnated thread. : The most common finding is the visualization

: 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.