The external ear is a semimobile appendage located in an exposed position on the side of the head. Because of this position, it is frequently subject to trauma. Deformity or absence of the auricle is cosmetically undersirable. Reconstructive procedures for a deformed or absent auricle are difficult, time consuming, and in most instances, cosmetically unsatisfactory both from the surgeon's and the patient's viewpoint.
 Reconstruction of 5 major human and dog bite wounds of the auricle without clinical infection has been carried out successfully. All the human and dog bite wounds we have encountered within the limits of primary local flaps. Single-stage reconstrucion was carried out in 3 patiets, and a two-stage procedure was undertaken in the 2 patients. Reconstruciton method of auricular defects, 1) Replantation of auricular tissue attached by a narrow pedicle 2) Reattachment of the severed auricle by subcutaeous pocketing 3) Helical defect repaired by advancement of auricular skin and cartilage 4) Reconstruction of the earlobe with local flap.
 We report herein a 5 series of major human and dog bite wounds of the auricle that have undergone immediate reconstruction with relatively satisfactory results.