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Lingual frenotomy in neonates: past, present, and future

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2019
During the last decade, increasing awareness of breastfeeding and its health benefits has not been reflected in the provision of lingual frenotomy in neonates with tongue-tie. This could be because of inconsistencies in our understanding of the importance and treatment of ankyloglossia.
K, Ganesan, S, Girgis, S, Mitchell
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Survey of Pediatric Otolaryngology Frenotomy Practice Patterns

The Laryngoscope, 2022
ObjectivesAssess current frenotomy practice patterns of pediatric otolaryngologists via a cross‐sectional survey.Study DesignSurvey study.MethodsA 31‐question electronic survey assessing frenotomy practice patterns was distributed to all American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) members. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize responses
Sanidhya Dhir, Barcleigh P. Landau, Stefan Edemobi, Anna K. Meyer, Megan L. Durr   +4 more
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Frenotomy for Tongue-Tie in Neonates

2023
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, refers to a condition in which the frenulum of the tongue is so shortened that it prevents the tongue executing its normal range of movement. There is uncertainty about the exact frequency with which ankyloglossia occurs, with estimates ranging from below one in a hundred to one in ten infants.
Guven, Selis Gulseven, Koder, Ahmet
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Upper lip frenotomy for neonatal breastfeeding problems

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2019
Upper lip tie, without concomitant tongue tie, can prevent proper flanging of the upper lip during breastfeeding, resulting in a poor seal and suck for the infant with nipple pain and maternal dissatisfaction. Due to the lack of published studies on this subject, we report our technique and outcomes for in-office release of isolated upper lip tie.Using
Prayag S, Patel, Derek B, Wu, Ziv, Schwartz, Richard M, Rosenfeld   +3 more
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Outcomes after Early Sublingual Frenotomy

Section on Breastfeeding Program, 2021
Background: Ankyloglossia is considered one reason for breastfeeding difficulty and early breastfeeding cessation. Reported benefits of sublingual frenotomy include improved latch, reduced maternal nipple pain and maintained breastfeeding. Little is known about the benefits of frenotomy during the birth hospitalization and whether early sublingual ...
Rachel Rosenthal, Renee Zhang, Nicole Sena, Nitin Bajaj, Smeeta Sardesai, Fiona Wertheimer   +5 more
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Ankyloglossia Identification, Diagnosis, and Frenotomy

Journal of Human Lactation, 2019
Background Researchers and practitioners continue to debate the most appropriate assessment, diagnostic, and treatment practices for ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). Health care workers struggle to provide evidence-based care in the absence of consistent standards. Research aim The aims of this pilot study were to qualitatively (a) evaluate the knowledge of,
Crystal Unger, Ellen Chetwynd, Rebecca Costello   +2 more
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Frenotomy in Infants with Tongue-Tie and Breastfeeding Problems

Journal of Human Lactation, 2018
Background: Infant tongue-tie can cause breastfeeding problems, which may be improved by frenotomy. However, controversy exists among the medical community. Research aim: To examine the influence of frenotomy on infants with posterior ankyloglossia, by quantifying the changes in ...
Anjana, Srinivasan, Alex, Al Khoury, Svetlana, Puzhko, Carole, Dobrich, Meira, Stern, Howard, Mitnick, Lenore, Goldfarb   +6 more
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Neonatal Frenotomy May be Necessary to Correct Breastfeeding Problems

Journal of Human Lactation, 1990
A review of cases of short frenulum (tongue-tie) seen in a recent year at the Lactation Institute and Breastfeeding Clinic provides data about its relationship to sucking and breastfeeding problems such as insufficient infant weight gain and reduced milk supply, sore nipples and repeat bouts of mastitis in the mother. Frenotomy was recommended for ten
C, Marmet, E, Shell, R, Marmet
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Tongue‐tie, breastfeeding difficulties and the role of Frenotomy

Acta Paediatrica, 2012
AbstractA greater emphasis on exclusive breastfeeding in recent years has re‐ignited the historical debate over the role of ankyloglossia (tongue‐tie) in infants with breastfeeding difficulties. Several prospective cohort studies and randomized control trials have been published in this area in the last 10–15 years.
Manoj, Kumar, Erica, Kalke
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Endoscope-Assisted Transoral Thyroidectomy Using a Frenotomy Incision

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2014
Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES(®); American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [Oak Brook, IL] and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons [Los Angeles, CA]) has generated excitement among surgeons as potentially scar-free surgery. We developed this technique while taking into consideration that it could
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