[Aneurysms of the lingual artery as a cause of recurrent late hemorrhage following tonsillectomy].

We report on two cases of repeated secondary posttonsillectomy haemorrhage caused by aneurysms of the lingual artery. Comparing our cases with similar cases in the literature we show the typical course of such serious complications. The advantages of an early arteriography for correct diagnosis and the further diagnostic procedure are discussed.