Role of topical cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in the management of electric burns

Journal: South East Asia Journal of Medical Sciences

Article type: Research Article

Published: 2020-10-25

Volume: 4; Issue: 4; Pages: 20-22

ISSN: 2522-7165

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4584513

Article URL: https://journals.littlebaypublishers.com/article/article-1783008670147-238293867

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Authors

  1. Neljo Thomas
    Senior Resident 
 Department of Plastic Surgery
 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
 Pondicherry
 India-605006
  2. Ravi Kumar Chittoria
    Professor & Head
 Departmet of Plastic Surgery & IT Wing
 JIPMER
 Pondicherry-605006
 India
  3. Shijina K
    Senior Resident
 Department of Plastic Surgery
 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
 Pondicherry
 India-605006

Abstract

Electric burns are known to be difficult in healing as well as wound management. Infection in such chronic wounds can be detrimental and hence needs to be controlled for faster improvement. These chronic wounds also lack various chemokines and growth factors and needs to be supplemented. This article highlights the role of topical cholecalciferol in the management of electric burns. Keywords : Topical cholecalciferol, Electric burns

Keywords

Topical cholecalciferol; Electric burns

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