[Technical aspects of reconstruction of the mandibular region using composite flaps of the latissimus dorsi].

Anatomical data from 20 laboratory dissections are employed to describe a composite flap associating skin, the latissimus dorsi muscle, and ribs, important anastomoses existing between the intercostal and inferior scapula vascular systems. Two cases were treated by single-stage extensive reconstruction of the mandibular region employing this osteomusculocutaneous flap of the latissimus dorsi.