Table 3.
Comparison of patient characteristics
| Characteristic | Survivors (n = 6) | Non-survivors (n = 12) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57 ± 16 | 61 ± 10 | 0.486 |
| Males | 6 (100) | 8 (67) | 0.245 |
| Duration of symptoms (days) | 2.3 ± 1.5 | 1 ± 0.1 | 0.09 |
| Extremities affected | 0.005* | ||
| Bilateral upper | 3 (50) | 1 (8) | |
| Bilateral lower | 1 (17) | 11 (92) | |
| Both upper and lower | 2 (33) | 0 | |
| Comorbidity | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 (17) | 2 (17) | 1 |
| ESRD | 0 | 3 (25) | 0.515 |
| CLD | 2 (33) | 9 (75) | 0.141 |
| Liver cirrhosis | 2 (33) | 7 (58) | 0.31 |
| Hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus | 1 (17) | 6 (50) | 0.152 |
Data are mean ± standard deviation or number (%)
CLD chronic liver diseases: liver cirrhosis, hepatitis B virus, or hepatitis C virus
* p < 0.05