Diagnostic value of the urea-to-creatinine ratio for gastrointestinal bleeding source: influence of renal function

Abstract Background Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is frequent and clinically critical, especially in patients with renal dysfunction. Localization of the source is relevant for treatment and outcomes. The urea-to-creatinine ratio (UCR) has been proposed as a tool to differentiate between upper and...

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Main Authors: Philipp Russ, Julian M. Koppenhöfer, Simon Bedenbender, Thomas S. Tarawneh, Ulrike W. Denzer, Ivica Grgic, Martin Rußwurm, Christian S. Haas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04382-y
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