Use of an Alpha-1 Adrenoreceptor Agonist in the Management of Recurrent Refractory Idiopathic Chylothorax.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 70-year-old woman presents with recurrent idiopathic chylothorax refractory to both medical and surgical treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case where midodrine, an alpha-1 receptor agonist, was used as an adjunctive therapy for idiopathic chylothorax resulting in both a radiographic and clinical response.
Medical subject headings
- Chylothorax
- Midodrine