The authors present two case-records of postoperative complications after transla- byrinthine extirpation of tumours of the pontocerebellar angle. Thirty-seven operations were made. Postoperative complications - haemorrhage, meningitis, liquorrhoea occurred in one case each, i.e. an incidence of 2.1 %. In the discussion this problem is dealt with in more detail. The authors emphasize well conducted anaesthesia, peroperative haemostasis, the advantages of the translaby- rinthine approach, thorough obliteration and intensive postoperative care.

        Key words: neurinoma of the VIIIth nerve, translabyrinthine approach, complications.