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Harm Attributed to the Retained Sponge (N = 319)
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Unexpected Additional Care/Extended Stay | 222 | 69.6 |
| Severe Temporary Harm | 47 | 14.7 |
| Permanent Loss of Function | 2 | 0.6 |
| Psychological Impact | 2 | 0.6 |
| Permanent Harm | 1 | 0.3 |
| Death | 1 | 0.3 |
| Other | 44 | 13.8 |
| Total | 319 | 100.0% |
