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Frenotomy for Tongue-Tie in Newborn Infants

International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2019
Tongue-tie (ankylglossia) occurs when there is an anterior attachment near the tip of the tongue resulting in restricted tongue movement. It is reported to be a cause of poor breastfeeding in infants and nipple pain in breastfeeding mothers.The objectives of the study were to determine whether frenotomy is safe and effective in improving ability to ...
Jill Campbell
exaly   +5 more sources

Lingual Frenotomy in Breastfeeding Infants: An Umbrella Review. [PDF]

Int J Paediatr Dent
ABSTRACT Background Clinical diagnosis of ankyloglossia and its therapeutic management through lingual frenotomy (LF) have increased in several countries. However, systematic reviews (SRs) and experts opinions show conflicting results on this topic.
da Silva BV, Barollo AV, Sá NDNL, Oliveira LB, Sanglard LF.   +4 more
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The effects of lingual frenotomy on breastfeeding: an integrative review [PDF]

Revista CEFAC, 2021
Purpose: to investigate what effects lingual frenotomy has on breastfeeding. Methods: based on the research question - “Is there a relationship between the improvement in breastfeeding and the lingual frenotomy?” -, a bibliographical survey was carried ...
Hellen Kalina Medeiros Porto de Souza Santos, Daniele Andrade da Cunha, Rodrigo Alves de Andrade, Gilberto de Souza Santos, Hilton Justino da Silva   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Frenotomy for tongue-tie in newborn infants [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition whereby the lingual frenulum attaches near the tip of the tongue and may be short, tight and thick. Tongue-tie is present in 4% to 11% of newborns. Tongue-tie has been cited as a cause of poor breastfeeding and maternal nipple pain.
Joyce E, O'Shea, Jann P, Foster, Colm Pf, O'Donnell, Deirdre, Breathnach, Susan E, Jacobs, David A, Todd, Peter G, Davis   +6 more
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Effect of Lingual Frenotomy on Tongue and Lip Rest Position: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial [PDF]

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Introduction The tongue plays an important role in the development of craniofacial structures. At rest, the light and constant pressure of the tongue against the hard palate, counterbalanced by the pressure provided by proper lip sealing, serves as a ...
Roberta Lopes Castro Martinelli, Irene Queiroz Marchesan, Reinaldo Jordão Gusmão, Giédre Berretin-Felix   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effect of frenotomy on breastfeeding variables in infants with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a prospective before and after cohort study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
Background Controversy exists regarding ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and its clinical impact on breastfeeding, including the benefits, or otherwise, of tongue-tie release (frenotomy). As exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland are already considerably low
Kathryn Muldoon, Louise Gallagher, Denise McGuinness, Valerie Smith   +3 more
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Labial Frenotomy for Symptomatic Isolated Upper Lip Tie [PDF]

Cureus, 2022
The benefits and challenges of successful breastfeeding for both mother and child have been well-established in the literature. While ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, alone or in combination with upper lip tie has been the focus of several previous studies, very few have directly addressed isolated symptomatic upper lip tie and the role of surgical ...
Freeman, Cecilia G, Ohlstein, Jason F, Rossi, Nicholas A, McIntire, John B, Neve, Luis D, Daram, Shiva, Pine, Harold S   +6 more
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Brazilian Academy of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Task Force – lingual frenulum disorders in childhood – evidence-based recommendations [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Objective: To provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, assessment of functional impact, and management of altered lingual frenulum in children.
Juliana Alves de Sousa Caixeta, Debora Bressan Pazinatto, Rita Carolina Pozzer Krumenauer Padoin, José Faibes Lubianca Neto, Melissa Ameloti Gomes Avelino, Vitor Guo Chen, Trissia Maria Farah Vazzoler, Leticia Teixeira Castellano, Sulene Pirana, Carolina Sponchiado Miura, Edio Júnior Cavallaro Magalhães, Rodrigo Guimarães Pereira   +11 more
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A cross‐sectional study of breastfed infants referred for tongue tie assessment and frenotomy in one Canadian health region [PDF]

Pediatric Investigation
Importance Tongue tie (TT) is a condition that can cause infant feeding difficulties due to restricted tongue movement. When TT presents as a significant barrier to breastfeeding, a frenotomy may be recommended.
Tiffany A. Lee, Jessica Bishop, Anne Drover, William K. Midodzi, Laurie K. Twells   +4 more
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Feeding Issues in Infants Referred for Frenotomy. [PDF]

Cureus
The diagnosis of ankyloglossia has increased significantly around the world over the last decade. Frenotomy is indicated in infants with ankyloglossia to improve breastfeeding, although there is little scientific evidence of its efficacy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether infants being referred for frenotomy had feeding issues prior to ...
Rosi-Schumacher M, Ma AC, Reese A, Nagy R, DeGiovanni JC, Nagy M, Carr MM.   +6 more
europepmc   +3 more sources