The lingual frenulum, ankyloglossia, and breastfeeding
Between 1997 and 2012, the diagnoses of ankyloglossia and the indication for frenotomy increased by ˃800%. About 38% of diagnosed cases are surgically treated. Breastfeeding promotion includes evaluating maternal hereditary and personal history of breastfeeding, breast structure, endocrinological physiology, emotional well-being of the mother ...
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Trends of ankyloglossia and lingual frenotomy in hospital settings among children in Denmark
INTRODUCTION: It has been proposed that ankyloglossia and lingual frenotomy have increased. The aim of this study was to analyse the trends of ankyloglossia and lingual frenotomy among children treated in hospitals in Denmark in the 1996-2015 period ...
Jensen, Jakob Schmidt +3 more
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Laser-Assisted Surgical Management of Ankyloglossia in Mixed Age Groups: A Case Series With Eight-Month Follow-Up. [PDF]
Suresh A, Ravindran S, Devi S.
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Ankyloglossia, surgical treatment: clinical case report
Introdução: O freio da língua, ou frênulo, é uma prega mucosa mediana que aparece distendida no assoalho da boca quando a ponta da lingual é erguida até o palato.
Albuquerque, Gustavo Cavalcanti de +4 more
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Ankyloglossia in Newborns: Clinical Implications and Management-A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Ynurrigarro-Medina TE +4 more
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Brazilian Academy of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Task Force - lingual frenulum disorders in childhood - evidence-based recommendations. [PDF]
Caixeta JAS +11 more
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Development and Pilot Use of the TOMARA Questionnaire for Midwifery-Led Assessment of Ankyloglossia in Newborns. [PDF]
Tomara E +5 more
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Lingual Frenectomy in 3-9-Year-Old Children Using Diode Laser: A Case Series. [PDF]
Solanke SH +5 more
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Monopolar diathermy used for correction of ankyloglossia
Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia or ankyloglossia inferior, is a relatively common finding in pediatric surgical outpatient clinics. It occurs as a result of a short, tight, lingual frenum causing tethering of the tongue tip.
Tuli A, Singh A
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