Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a case for electroconvulsive therapy.
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A case of prolonged and refractory neuroleptic malignant syndrome was treated successfully with electroconvulsive therapy. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and its treatment are reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 66 771 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990