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Common etiologies of HE in Group 1.
| Etiology of HE | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| SBP | 16 | 32.0% |
| HRS | 9 | 18.0% |
| H/M | 10 | 20.0% |
| Hypokalemia | 7 | 14.0% |
| Other | 8 | 16.0% |
| Total | 50 | 100.0 |
SBP was the most common etiology in the HE group. SBP: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; HRS: heptorenal syndrome; H/M: hematemesis and/or melena; Other: means other causes of HE-like infections (other than SBP), constipation, diarrhea, or even undetermined causes.
