title: Developing a frenotomy policy at one medical center: a case study approach.
abstract: The objective of this study was to change procedures in our medical center regarding frenotomy for ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). The medical and breastfeeding outcomes of 36 fullterm infants who received frenotomies were studied. The information was used to develop frenotomy eligibility standards that would guide other physicians and insure timely treatment to avoid breastfeeding cessation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Bess Kaiser Medical Center, Portland, OR 97217, USA.
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Masaitis
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Kaempf
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care