A quick snip - A study of the impact of outpatient tongue tie release on neonatal growth and breastfeeding.
A prospective study (62 neonates) of ankyloglossia and breastfeeding difficulty is presented. At 2 weeks post-frenulotomy, there were significant improvements in weight (15+/-1.2 centiles) and breastfeeding, including number of sessions/24h (19%) and bottle top-ups/24h (81%) (p<0.0001).
Miranda
Benjamin H
BH
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom. BenMiranda@doctors.org.uk
Milroy
Catherine J
CJ
D001942:Breast Feeding; D002657:Child Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008035:Lingual Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome