Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 99-102 , January 2005

Gender differences in electroconvulsive therapy: a retrospective chart review

Received 28 June 2004 ,Revised 15 October 2004 ,Accepted 15 October 2004.

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PII: S0165-0327(04)00364-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2004.10.002

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 99-102 , January 2005

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