Sethi, N, Smith, D, Kortequee, S et al. (2 more authors) (2013) Benefits of frenulotomy in infants. International Journal of Paediatric Otolaryngology, 77 (5). 762 - 765 (4). ISSN 0165-5876
Abstract
Objectives: Ankyloglossia is a common, congenital abnormality often causing feeding difficulties in infants. This study aimed to evaluate indications and outcomes of frenulotomy performed in infants with ankyloglossia for breast-feeding difficulties. Methods: 85 patients were prospectively identified as they underwent frenulotomy in Pinderfields Hospital ENT outpatient department between February 2008 and February 2011. 52 patients were successfully followed up with a telephone questionnaire about effects on breast-feeding and any complications. Results: All mothers had experienced problems breast-feeding prior to frenulotomy. Following frenulotomy 40/52 (77%) of mothers reported an improvement in breast-feeding within 2 weeks of the procedure. No complications were reported. Conclusion: This study supports the view that ankyloglossia is a common cause of breast-feeding difficulties. However the lack of universal improvement in breast-feeding following frenulotomy suggests that it is not the only cause of problems and supports the clinician approaching these situations holistically and exploring other causes.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | Ankyloglossia; Breast-feeding; Frenulotomy; Tongue-tie |
Dates: |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM) (Leeds) > Section of Experimental Therapeutics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Jul 2013 08:01 |
Last Modified: | 05 Jul 2013 08:01 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.02.005 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.02.005 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:75874 |