Absolute contraindication to sitting position for posterior fossa craniotomy for meningioma

Absolute contraindication to sitting position for posterior fossa craniotomy for meningioma










A: Prescence of patent ventriculo-atrial drain/shunt
B: 0.5mm PFO
C: Oesophageal stricture so transoesophageal echo placement is out
D: History of TIA
E: Aortic stenosis










Answer:  A