Rhoton Room Dueling Dissections Session 4: Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum
8th March, 2026, 07:30 - 09:35
Town & Country Ballroom CD
In this session we will review the 3D surgical anatomy of the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum regions, and we will discuss the pros and cons of endonasal and transcranial approaches to these regions. Attendance is recommended for all trainees and faculty with an interest in managing pathology in these locations.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Develop a better understanding of the surgical anatomy of the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum.
- Recognize key surgical landmarks and technical nuances for the endonasal and transcranial approach to the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum.
- Compare the benefits and disadvantages of endonasal and transcranial approaches to the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum.
Current Schedule
As a faculty member of this session, you can click on names to email the speaker. Phone numbers are below names
| Speaker | Title | Role | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Madison Michael II (901) 259-5335 |
Moderator | - | |
| Carolina Benjamin 3052435932 |
Moderator | - | |
| Neil Patel 412-999-3828 |
Introduction | Introduction | 7:30 am - 7:31 am |
| Maria Peris Celda 5188103101 |
Introduction | Introduction | 7:30 am - 7:31 am |
| Jeffrey Sorenson 901-230-3569 |
3D Endonasal Surgical Anatomy of the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum | Speaker | 7:31 am - 7:51 am |
| L. Madison Michael II (901) 259-5335 |
Case Presentation/Discussion: Open Approach | Speaker | 7:51 am - 8:06 am |
| Carolina Benjamin 3052435932 |
Case Presentation/Discussion: EEA | Speaker | 8:06 am - 8:21 am |
| Chandranath Sen 212-263-5333 |
Dueling Dissection: Far Lateral Transcondylar and Extreme Lateral Approach | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |
| Yohan Alexander 6174559398 |
Dueling Dissection: Far Lateral Transcondylar and Extreme Lateral Approach | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |
| Juan Fernandez-Miranda 412-596-8536 |
Dueling Dissection: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |
| Zara Patel 650-723-5651 |
Dueling Dissection: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Lower Clivus and Foramen Magnum | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |