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Radiological abnormalities in children born as a result of assisted conception
1Prince of Wales Children's Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Australasian Radiology
|August 1, 1995
Summary
Assisted conception births are increasing, with over 15,000 annually. This study examines radiological abnormalities, prematurity, congenital malformations, and neural crest tumors in infants born via these techniques.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal radiology
- Reproductive medicine
- Pediatric oncology
Background:
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART) results in over 15,000 births annually.
- In 1991, 2083 infants in Australia and New Zealand were born following ART.
- ART-born infants may face increased risks of specific health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present radiological abnormalities in infants born via assisted conception.
- To investigate associations between ART and prematurity, congenital malformations, and neural crest tumors.
Main Methods:
- Review of radiological findings in ART-conceived infants.
- Analysis of birth data from Australia and New Zealand (1991).
- Case presentations of specific abnormalities.
Main Results:
- Radiological abnormalities are noted in ART-conceived infants.
- Increased rates of prematurity are associated with ART.
- Potential links to congenital malformations and neural crest tumors are observed.
Conclusions:
- ART-born infants require careful radiological assessment.
- Further research is needed to understand ART's long-term effects.
- Monitoring for prematurity, malformations, and rare tumors is crucial.