[Role of electroshock therapy in puerperal mental disorders].
Ten cases of psychotic patients requiring electroconvulsivotherapy (ECT) are reported during pregnancy and puerperium. The interest and the safety of ECT are confirmed. ECT is principally indicated in severe cases and in typical or atypical mood disorders.
Service Hospitalo-universitaire de Santé Mentale et de Thérapie, Hôpital Sainte-Anne, Paris.
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D000328:Adult; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy
Place de l'électrochocthérapie dans les troubles psychiatriques de la puerpéralité.