Foramen Magnum Meningiomas
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Learning Objectives: After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Recall the incidence and differential diagnosis offoramen magnum meningiomas. 2. Describe the clinical presentation and the pre-operative evaluation ofpatients with foramen magnum meningiomas, including the radiologic features and the different types offoramen magnum meningiomas. 3. Explain the pre-operative evaluation, including the anesthetic considerations and issues related to intra-operative monitoring.
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