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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2006; 12(14): 2254-2258
Published online Apr 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i14.2254
Table 2 Predisposing factors of acute myopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis (n=99)
Predisposing factorsNumber of cases (%)
Infection46 (46.5)
Respiratory infection17
Gastrointestinal infection12
Genitourinary infection8
Septic shock5
Alcohol8 (8.1)
Exercise or trauma8 (8.1)
Transarterial embolization4 (4.0)
Herb medicine3 (3.0)
Dehydration2 (2.0)
Gastrointestinal bleeding1 (1.0)
Idiopathic27 (27.3)