Ankyloglossia in infants - Diagnosis and surgical protocol

Ankyloglossia is characterized by a short lingual frenulum that limits the mobility of the tongue. This congenital anomaly causes difficulties in breastfeeding and speech problems in the future.

There are several signs and symptoms that we must be aware of, such as: long-term breastfeeding, straining of the infant, pain in the mother's nipple. Treatment for ankyloglossia is outpatient surgery with local anesthesia.

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We share the signs and symptoms for a correct diagnosis of ankyloglossia in infants and the surgical aspects of its treatment.

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Parri Ferrandis FJ. Ankyloglossia in infants: surgical aspects. Cir Pediatr. 2021 Apr 1;34(2):59-62. English, Spanish. PMID: 33826256.


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Fuente: Youtube / PAK Pediatrics

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Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is when the tongue is limited in its movements by the position of the lingual frenulum.

One of the characteristics of the lingual frenulum is that it joins from the base of the tongue to the tip, and this creates difficulty in sticking out the tongue, speaking and swallowing.

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How can you tell if your baby has a tongue-tie? Dr. Leslie Haller, General Dentist with Tongue Tie South Florida, explains tongue-tie symptoms, such as having a bubble on the baby's lip, which is a blister; difficulty lifting the tongue, and trouble sticking out the tongue, among others.

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