How to Treat a Tongue-tie: An Evidence-based Algorithm of Care

How to Treat a Tongue-tie: An Evidence-based Algorithm of Care

Background:. Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is characterized by a short or thickened lingual frenulum; this can be associated with impaired breastfeeding, speech, and dentofacial growth. The indications for performing frenotomy, frenuloplasty, or other operative interventions are unclear. Methods:. A...

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Main Authors: Rohil Shekher, MD, Lawrence Lin, MD, Rosaline Zhang, MD, Ian C. Hoppe, MD, Jesse A. Taylor, MD, Scott P. Bartlett, MD, Jordan W. Swanson, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2021-01-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003336

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