Jugular Foramen Paraganglioma
7th March, 2026, 07:30 - 08:30
Pacific A

This session will cover the emerging importance of genetic testing, special considerations when managing children and young adults, and the increasing role of stereotactic radiation in tumor management. The surgical management of patients with paragangliomas present a myriad of pre-operative and intra-operative decisions all tailored to a specific patient. Through case presentation and discussion the session will focus on these key decision points and techniques experts find helpful in achieving excellent outcomes.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Articulate why genetic testing is imperative and how it is used to drive treatment decisions.
• Select when stereotactic radiosurgery is the commonly preferred primary treatment choice.
• Describe the various standard and emerging methods of adjunct endovascular interventions.
• Choose a degree of surgical resection based on goals and prepare for technically challenging surgical steps.

Current Schedule

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