Neonatal ultrasound screening for newborns conceived via Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

The ultrasonography is the most frequently used diagnostic method for children due to its high sensitivity, reliability and applicationwithout any contraindications in emergency situations shortly after birth. Purpose: We sought to investigate the benefits of infantile ultrasonography in newborns conceived via ART. Material and methods: 294 newborn children born via ART received a cranial and abdominal ultrasonography as well as an ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) between the 3rd and the 5th day postpartum in the period 01.01.2007 – 31.12.2013. They were divided into 5 categories…