Fig. 1From: Sternal closure with sandwiched three-piece bioresorbable mesh reduces postoperative hemorrhage: a retrospective studySchema of sternal closure with mesh plate. A) The mesh plate is cut into three pieces, and the four corners of each plate are cut using scissors. B) Chest closure: the sternum is sandwiched between three mesh plates; two on the posterior surface and one on the anterior surfaceBack to article page