Figure 1From: Internal vacuum-assisted closure device in the swine model of severe liver injuryIllustration demonstrating the procedure for internal application of Liver Vacuum Assisted Closure (L-VAC) device. (A) The injured right lobe is rapidly mobilized. (B) A perforated bowel bag is placed over the right lobe. (C) A large black sponge is placed over the perforated bag. (D) The sponge is covered with a standard bowel bag. (E) The Trac pad is applied and connected to suction.Back to article page