Fig. 4From: Sternal closure with sandwiched three-piece bioresorbable mesh reduces postoperative hemorrhage: a retrospective studySternum in an autopsied case. Sternal surface in autopsied case. A) The sternum is not displaced because it was sandwiched between three plates. B) Posterior surface of the sternum in the autopsied case. The posterior plates acted as a hemostatic despite the presence of a hematomaBack to article page