Use of gadolinium as a contrast agent in MRI examinations is associated with complications in patients who have poor __________ function.

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Gadolinium is primarily cleared from the body through renal excretion. Therefore, patients with poor renal function are at a higher risk of developing gadolinium-related complications including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and nephrotoxicity.

Use of Gadolinium as a Contrast Agent in MRI Examinations