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Results of the use of the endo-sponge
| Variable | n = 16 |
|---|---|
| Start amount sponges, median (range) | 1 (1–3) |
| Time between surgery and start sponge treatment (days), median (range) | 41 (13-1, 602) |
| ≤6 weeks (n = 8, days) | 24 (13–39) |
| >6 weeks (n = 8, days) | 74 (43–1,602) |
| Time until closure (days), median (range) | 40 (28–90) |
| Number of sponge exchanges, median (range) | 13 (8–17) |
| Closure of abcsess cavity, n (%) | 9 (56%) |
