Major Depressive Disorder in the Older Adult Associated With Globus Pharyngeus and Weight Loss – An Indication for Electroconvulsive Therapy

William V. McCall; Argyro Athanasiadi; Christine Bowie; Peter B. Rosenquist

doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2021.10.010

Major Depressive Disorder in the Older Adult Associated With Globus Pharyngeus and Weight Loss – An Indication for Electroconvulsive Therapy

William V. McCall, Argyro Athanasiadi, Christine Bowie, Peter B. Rosenquist

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Abstract

Aspiration pneumonia and extreme weight loss are risks whenever globus pharyngeus (GP) complicates major depressive disorder (MDD) in the older adult. The timely administration of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may reverse GP in this context. We review cases of GP in depressed older adults and describe both successful outcomes, as well as a fatal outcome associated with delays in offering ECT. MDD in the older adult complicated by GP and marked weight loss, or repeated aspiration, should be considered an urgent indication for ECT.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	235-239
Number of pages	5
Journal	American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Volume	30
Issue number	2
Early online date	Oct 26 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2021.10.010 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2021.10.010
State	Published - Oct 26 2021

Keywords

electroconvulsive therapy
globus pharyngeus
major depression
Older adult
weight loss

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Geriatrics and Gerontology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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