Fig. 3
From: Primary closure of superior partial sternal cleft in a 2-month-old girl: case report
A There was a 3-cm opening at the widest part between the sternal bars. B U-shaped defective sternal bars were put in the middle by dissecting from the pleura and pericardium then sutures were placed behind the sternal bars. C The medial periosteum of both sternal bars was dissected and pulled together in front of the pericardium in the midline. D Sternal bars were connected to each other, and the defect was closed completely then the pectoral muscle flaps were put closer in the midline