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How uncommon is it to find a second meningo encephalocele during surgery? my doctor found a second during my surgery 16/1 2014.

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Need details: Please give additional details. Meningoencephaocoele are usually seen in the skull and at birth or following trauma.

Answered 1/24/2014

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