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CARRILLO-ESPER, R et al. Deficiency of vitamin D in the burn patient. Med. interna Méx. [online]. 2018, vol.34, n.1, pp.82-88. ISSN 0186-4866.  https://doi.org/10.24245/mim.v34i1.1923.

Severe burn injury represents a special trauma leading to major systemic dysfunctions such a bone loss, mineral disruptions, myopathy and immunosuppression. Burn patients are at high risk of hypovitaminosis D. Burn injury gives rise to calcium wasting, failure of bone to take up calcium, and vitamin D insufficiency. In this context vitamin D supplementation could help counteract post-burn sequelae. The aim of this paper is to review the current concepts on vitamin D metabolism with special focus in burn patients.

Palavras-chave : Burns; Vitamin D.