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Ankyloglossia in Infancy: An Indian Experience

R Kishore Kumar1, P C Nayana Prabha, Prashant Kumar

  • 1Department of Neonatology and Pediatrics, Cloudnine Hospital, Bengaluru, India. Correspondence to: Prof R Kishore Kumar, Chairman and Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Cloudnine Hospital, 1533, 9th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560 011, India. drkishore@cloudninecare.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|March 13, 2017
PubMed

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Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) affects 0.52% of infants. Frenotomy (tongue-tie release) is safe and effective for symptomatic cases, with 85.9% showing satisfactory results after the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal care
  • Surgical interventions

Background:

  • Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a condition affecting infants.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing associated complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of ankyloglossia in a neonatal population.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and management strategies for infants diagnosed with ankyloglossia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for infants under 6 months of age.
  • Data collected on diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of ankyloglossia was found to be 0.52% (134 out of 25,786 infants).
  • Infants with breastfeeding difficulties were diagnosed earlier than asymptomatic infants (P<0.05).
  • Frenotomy was performed on 85.9% of symptomatic infants, yielding satisfactory results; 70 asymptomatic infants received conservative management.

Conclusions:

  • Frenotomy is a safe and effective surgical procedure for infants experiencing symptoms of ankyloglossia.
  • Conservative management with counseling is an option for asymptomatic infants.
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