title: The transverse-vertical frenuloplasty for ankyloglossia.
abstract: Ankyloglossia is a congenital anomaly in which the frenulum is attached to the tip of the tongue to varying degrees. Children affected by this condition may be unhindered or they may have a variety of problems to include dysfunctional breast-feeding and speech mechanics. This article describes the indications for and surgical technique of the transverse-vertical frenuloplasty for the treatment of ankyloglossia.
authors.affiliation: General Surgery Service, Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, KY.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Velanovich
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008035:Lingual Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000379:methods