[Management of Labbé's vein in subtemporal operation]

Management of Labbé's vein in operations of cerebellar pons angle (CPA) and clivus regions was reported. Ligation of the Labbé's vein in the left side resulted in hematoma in the temporal lobe or aphasia. In preservation of Labbé's vein, either on the left or right side, only one case of intracerebral hematoma occurred. The reason for this difference was discussed. In protecting Labbé's vein, continuous ventricular draining and removal of the inferior temporal gyrus if necessary was effective.