Abstract

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a congenital malformation, in which a short, lingual frenulum or a tight genioglossus muscle restricts tongue movement. In newborns, the reported prevalence is 2-11%. However, only 18% of newborns, in whom clinical findings suggest ankyloglossia, develop symptoms. Several randomised clinical trials report a significant reduction in maternal nipple pain after frenotomy. Frenotomy is a low-procedure surgery, but the benefits are sparsely documented. Parents should be presented with risk and benefits, before a frenotomy is offered.

Bidragets oversatte titelTreatment for tongue-tie
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind181
Udgave nummer16
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 15 apr. 2019

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