Surgical Outcomes and Complications after Resection of Foramen Magnum Meningiomas

Background: Foramen magnum meningiomas are rare tumors that often present with insidious onset of symptoms over years. They are complex lesions to treat due to the adjacent lower cranial nerves and posterior circulation. Surgical approach depends on tumor location with the far-lateral and midline suboccipital approaches being most common. Here, we reviewed our surgical outcomes and complications after resection of foramen magnum meningiomas.