## Abstract Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) has now been linked to gadoliniumβbased contrast (GBC) exposure in those with compromised kidney function, particularly those with endβstage renal disease (ESRD). When ESRD is present, symptoms can be quite devastating for the patient including severe
What Causes Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis?
β Scribed by Jonathan Kay
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 188 KB
- Volume
- 37
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0090-2934
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