Time-course analysis of 3-epi-25-hydroxyvitamin D3 shows markedly elevated levels in early life, particularly from vitamin D supplementation in preterm infants.

Background: An epimeric form of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) has recently been detected in clinical samples, with relatively high levels in infants. Little is known on 3-epi-25(OH)D3 formation and physiological function. Our objective was to study dynamics of 3-epi-25(OH)D3 formation during infancy.

Laparoscopic Treatment of Intestinal Malrotation in Children.

Purpose Intestinal malrotation is a congenital intestinal rotation anomaly, which can be treated by either laparotomy or laparoscopy. Our hypothesis is that laparoscopic treatment leads to less small bowel obstruction because of the fewer adhesions in comparison to laparotomy, without increasing the risk of recurrent volvulus. We analyzed the outcome of patients who had a correction for intestinal malrotation after the introduction of laparoscopy.