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Treatment of Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review.


AUTHORS

Francis DO , Krishnaswami S , McPheeters M , . Pediatrics. 2015 5 4; ().
  • NIHMSID: 0376422

ABSTRACT

Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition characterized by an abnormally short, thickened, or tight lingual frenulum that restricts tongue mobility. The objective of this study was to systematically review literature on surgical and nonsurgical treatments for infants with ankyloglossia.


Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition characterized by an abnormally short, thickened, or tight lingual frenulum that restricts tongue mobility. The objective of this study was to systematically review literature on surgical and nonsurgical treatments for infants with ankyloglossia.


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