Neurosurgery
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Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a benign, chronic, involuntary movement of the muscles involved in facial expressions that typically begins in the orbicularis oculi and spreads to the other expression muscles over several years. ⋯ The disappearance of the LSR before and after MVD may predict clinical outcomes. This must be considered together with the disappearance or persistence of LSR after decompression as a prognostic factor for HFS after MVD.
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Unplanned hospital readmissions constitute a significant cost burden in healthcare. Identifying factors contributing to readmission risk presents opportunities for actionable change to reduce readmission rates. ⋯ This strategy provides insight into global patterns of feature importance and better understanding of drivers of readmissions following spine surgery.