Primum non nocere: lingual frenotomy for breastfeeding problems, not as innocent as generally accepted
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03705-5
Abstract: The frenotomy or surgical release of the lingual frenulum is performed with increasing frequency. Restricted tongue mobility, ankyloglossia, is the main indication for this procedure. This clinical diagnosis is often used as synonym for tongue-tie… read more here.
Keywords: primum non; tongue tie; frenotomy; breastfeeding problems ... See more keywords
Modest benefit of frenotomy for infants with ankyloglossia and breastfeeding difficulties.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.109985
Abstract: INTRODUCTION With nationwide effort to increase breastfeeding rates in newborns and infants in recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the diagnosis of ankyloglossia, and the resultant otolaryngology referral for frenotomy. Overall, there… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; infants ankyloglossia; frenotomy; benefit frenotomy ... See more keywords
A pilot study of non-nutritive suck measures immediately pre- and post-frenotomy in full term infants with problematic feeding
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2021.10.009
Abstract: Abstract Introduction The purpose of this study was to describe symptoms of problematic feeding in infants with tongue-tie, evaluate changes in non-nutritive suck measures before and after frenotomy, and examine tongue-tie severity with changes in… read more here.
Keywords: nutritive suck; frenotomy; non nutritive; problematic feeding ... See more keywords
A Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Two Topical Anesthetics on Pain Response During Frenotomy in Young Infants
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw097
Abstract: Objective. To examine the comparative effectiveness of two topical anesthetics in controlling the pain associated with tongue-tie release (frenotomy) in young infants. Design. Randomized trial. Setting. A Pediatric Craniofacial Clinic. Subjects. Forty-two infants who were… read more here.
Keywords: topical anesthetics; two topical; frenotomy young; frenotomy ... See more keywords