Foramen Magnum Meningiomas Part II: Surgical Approaches, Surgical Anatomy, Complications of Treatment and Results
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Learning Objectives: After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the surgical anatomy and approaches to the foramen magnum region. 2. Recall the transcondylar approach to foramen magnum meningiomas. 3. Describe the suboccipital approach to foramen magnum meningiomas. 4. Explain the postoperative care and complications related to surgical techniques offoramen magnum meningiomas.
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