Diagnosis, classification and management of ankyloglossia including its influence on breastfeeding

1Lalakea ML, Messner AH. Ankyloglossia: does it matter? Pediatr Clin North Am. 2003;50:381-397.Lalakea ML Messner AH Ankyloglossia: does it matter? Pediatr Clin North Am 200350381 39710.1016/S0031-3955(03)00029-4Search in Google Scholar

2Kupietzky A, Botzer E. Ankyloglossia in the infant and young child: clinical suggestions for diagnosis and management. Pediatr Dent. 2005;27:40-46.Kupietzky A Botzer E Ankyloglossia in the infant and young child: clinical suggestions for diagnosis and management Pediatr Dent 20052740 46Search in Google Scholar

3O’Shea JE, Foster JP, O’Donnell CP, Breathnach D, Jacobs SE, Todd DA, Davis PG Frenotomy for tongue-tie in newborn infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017;11:3.O’Shea JE Foster JP O’Donnell CP Breathnach D Jacobs SE Todd DA Davis PG Frenotomy for tongue-tie in newborn infants Cochrane Database Syst Rev 201711310.1002/14651858.CD011065.pub2646465428284020Search in Google Scholar

4Rowan-Legg A. Canadian Paediatric Society, Community Paediatrics Committee. Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding. Paediatr Child Health 2015;20:209-218.Rowan-Legg A Canadian Paediatric Society, Community Paediatrics Committee Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding. Paediatr Child Health 201520209 21810.1093/pch/20.4.209444383026038641Search in Google Scholar

5Ricke LA, Baker NJ, Madlon-Kay DJ, DeFor TA. Newborn tongue-tie: prevalence and effect on breastfeeding. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005;18:1-7.Ricke LA Baker NJ Madlon-Kay DJ DeFor TA Newborn tongue-tie: prevalence and effect on breastfeeding J Am Board Fam Pract 2005181 710.3122/jabfm.18.1.115709057Search in Google Scholar

6Messner AH, Lalakea ML, Aby J, Macmahon J, Bair E. Ankyloglossia: incidence and associated feeding difficulties. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2000;126:36-39.Messner AH Lalakea ML Aby J Macmahon J Bair E Ankyloglossia: incidence and associated feeding difficulties Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 200012636 3910.1001/archotol.126.1.3610628708Search in Google Scholar

7Pompéia LE, Ilinsky RS, Ortolani CLF, Faltin K Junior. Ankyloglossia and its influence on growth and development of the stomatognathic system. Rev Paul Pediatr. 2017;35:216221.Pompéia LE Ilinsky RS Ortolani CLF Faltin K Junior. Ankyloglossia and its influence on growth and development of the stomatognathic system Rev Paul Pediatr 201735216221Search in Google Scholar

8Olivi G, Signore A, Olivi M, Genovese MD. Lingual frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2012;13:101-106.Olivi G Signore A Olivi M Genovese MD Lingual frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach Eur J Paediatr Dent 201213101 106Search in Google Scholar

9Yoon AJ, Zaghi S, Ha S, Law CS, Guilleminault C, Liu SY. Ankyloglossia as a risk factor for maxillary hypoplasia and soft palate elongation: A functional - morphological study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2017;20:237-244.Yoon AJ Zaghi S Ha S Law CS Guilleminault C Liu SY Ankyloglossia as a risk factor for maxillary hypoplasia and soft palate elongation: A functional - morphological study Orthod Craniofac Res 201720237 24410.1111/ocr.1220628994495Search in Google Scholar

10Ostapiuk B. Poglądy na temat ruchomości języka w ankyloglosji a potrzeby artykulacyjne. Ann Acad Med Stetin 2006;3:37-47.Ostapiuk B Poglądy na temat ruchomości języka w ankyloglosji a potrzeby artykulacyjne Ann Acad Med Stetin 2006337 47Search in Google Scholar

11Ferrés-Amat E, Pastor-Vera T, Rodriguez-Alessi P, Ferrés-Amat E, Mareque-Bueno J, Ferrés-Padró E. The prevalence of ankyloglossia in 302 newborns with breastfeeding problems and sucking difficulties in Barcelona: a descriptive study. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2017;18:319-325.Ferrés-Amat E Pastor-Vera T Rodriguez-Alessi P Ferrés-Amat E Mareque-Bueno J Ferrés-Padró E The prevalence of ankyloglossia in 302 newborns with breastfeeding problems and sucking difficulties in Barcelona: a descriptive study Eur J Paediatr Dent 201718319 325Search in Google Scholar

12World Health Organization, “Breastfeeding,” http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/.\World Health Organization, “Breastfeeding,” http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/.\Search in Google Scholar

13Sioda T. Wędzidełko języka u noworodka – ocena neonatologiczna i zalecenia. Standardy Medyczne. Pediatria. 2012;9:115-123.Sioda T Wędzidełko języka u noworodka – ocena neonatologiczna i zalecenia Standardy Medyczne. Pediatria 20129115 123Search in Google Scholar

14Ghaheri BA, Cole M, Fausel SC, Chuop M, Mace JC. Breastfeeding improvement following tongue-tie and lip-tie release: A prospective cohort study. Laryngoscope. 2017;127:1217-1223.Ghaheri BA Cole M Fausel SC Chuop M Mace JC Breastfeeding improvement following tongue-tie and lip-tie release: A prospective cohort study Laryngoscope 20171271217 122310.1002/lary.26306551618727641715Search in Google Scholar

15Kotlow LA. Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): A diagnostic and treatment quandary. Quintessence Int 1999;30:259-262.Kotlow LA Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): A diagnostic and treatment quandary Quintessence Int 199930259 262Search in Google Scholar

16Walker RD, Messing S, Rosen-Carole C, McKenna Benoit M. Defining Tip-Frenulum Length for Ankyloglossia and Its Impact on Breastfeeding: A Prospective Cohort Study. Breastfeed Med. 2018;13:204-210.Walker RD Messing S Rosen-Carole C McKenna Benoit M. Defining Tip-Frenulum Length for Ankyloglossia and Its Impact on Breastfeeding: A Prospective Cohort Study Breastfeed Med 201813204 21010.1089/bfm.2017.011629620937Search in Google Scholar

17Coryllos E, Genna C, Salloum A. Congenital tongue-tie and its impact on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding: Best for Mother and Baby newsletter. American Academy of Pediatrics Summer 2004; 1-6.Coryllos E Genna C Salloum A Congenital tongue-tie and its impact on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding: Best for Mother and Baby newsletter American Academy of Pediatrics Summer 2004 1–6Search in Google Scholar

18Haham A, Marom R, Mangel L, Botzer E, Dollberg S. Prevalence of breastfeeding difficulties in newborns with a lingual frenulum: a prospective cohort series. Breastfeed Med. 2014;9:438-441.Haham A Marom R Mangel L Botzer E Dollberg S Prevalence of breastfeeding difficulties in newborns with a lingual frenulum: a prospective cohort series Breastfeed Med 20149438 44110.1089/bfm.2014.004025238577Search in Google Scholar

19Amir LH, James JP, Donath SM. Reliability of the Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function. Int Breastfeed J. 2006;1:1-3.Amir LH James JP Donath SM Reliability of the Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function Int Breastfeed J 200611 310.1186/1746-4358-1-3146437916722609Search in Google Scholar

20Hong P, Lago D, Seargeant J, Pellman L, Magit AE, Pransky SM. Defining ankyloglossia: a case series of anterior and posterior tongue ties. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2010;74:10031006.Hong P Lago D Seargeant J Pellman L Magit AE Pransky SM Defining ankyloglossia: a case series of anterior and posterior tongue ties. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2010741003100610.1016/j.ijporl.2010.05.02520557951Search in Google Scholar

21Kumar RK, Nayana Prabha PC, Kumar P, Patterson R, Nagar N. Ankyloglossia in Infancy: An Indian Experience. Indian Pediatr. 2017;54:125-127.Kumar RK Nayana Prabha PC Kumar P Patterson R Nagar N. Ankyloglossia in Infancy: An Indian Experience Indian Pediatr 201754125 12710.1007/s13312-017-1014-528285282Search in Google Scholar

22Srinivasan A, Dobrich C, Mitnick H, Feldman P. Ankyloglossia in breastfeeding infants: the effect of frenotomy on maternal nipple pain and latch. Breastfeed Med. 2006;1:216-224.Srinivasan A Dobrich C Mitnick H Feldman P Ankyloglossia in breastfeeding infants: the effect of frenotomy on maternal nipple pain and latch Breastfeed Med 20061216 22410.1089/bfm.2006.1.21617661602Search in Google Scholar

23Jensen D, Wallace S, Kelsay P. LATCH: a breastfeeding charting system and documentation tool. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1994;23:27-32.Jensen D Wallace S Kelsay P LATCH: a breastfeeding charting system and documentation tool J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 19942327 3210.1037/t24790-000Search in Google Scholar

24Altuntas N, Turkyilmaz C, Yildiz H, Kulali F, Hirfanoglu I, Onal E, Ergenekon E, Koç E, Atalay Y. Validity and reliability of the infant breastfeeding assessment tool, the mother baby assessment tool, and the LATCH scoring system. Breastfeed Med. 2014;9:191-195Altuntas N Turkyilmaz C Yildiz H Kulali F Hirfanoglu I Onal E Ergenekon E Koç E Atalay Y. Validity and reliability of the infant breastfeeding assessment tool, the mother baby assessment tool, and the LATCH scoring system Breastfeed Med 20149191 19510.1089/bfm.2014.001824650352Search in Google Scholar

25Shavit I, Peri-Front Y, Rosen-Walther A, Grunau RE, Neuman G, Nachmani O, Koren G, Aizenbud D. A Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Two Topical Anesthetics on Pain Response During Frenotomy in Young Infants. Pain Med. 2017;18:356-362.Shavit I Peri-Front Y Rosen-Walther A Grunau RE Neuman G Nachmani O Koren G Aizenbud D A Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Two Topical Anesthetics on Pain Response During Frenotomy in Young Infants Pain Med 201718356 36210.1093/pm/pnw09728204733Search in Google Scholar

26Kenny-Scherber AC, Newman J. Office-based frenotomy for ankyloglossia and problematic breastfeeding. Can Fam Physician. 2016;62:570-571.Kenny-Scherber AC Newman J. Office-based frenotomy for ankyloglossia and problematic breastfeeding Can Fam Physician 201662570 571Search in Google Scholar

27Nicoloso GF, dos Santos IS, Flores JA, da Silveira BL, Oliveira MD. An Alternative Method to Treat Ankyloglossia. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2016;40:319-321.Nicoloso GF dos Santos IS Flores JA da Silveira BL Oliveira MD. An Alternative Method to Treat Ankyloglossia J Clin Pediatr Dent 201640319 32110.17796/1053-4628-40.4.31927471811Search in Google Scholar

28Pransky SM, Lago D, Hong P. Breastfeeding difficulties and oral cavity anomalies: The influence of posterior ankyloglossia and upper-lip ties. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015;79:1714-1717.Pransky SM Lago D Hong P Breastfeeding difficulties and oral cavity anomalies: The influence of posterior ankyloglossia and upper-lip ties Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015791714 171710.1016/j.ijporl.2015.07.03326255605Search in Google Scholar

29Wakhanrittee J, Khorana J, Kiatipunsodsai S. The outcomes of a frenulotomy on breastfeeding infants followed up for 3 months at Thammasat University Hospital. Pediatr Surg Int. 2016;32:945-952.Wakhanrittee J Khorana J Kiatipunsodsai S The outcomes of a frenulotomy on breastfeeding infants followed up for 3 months at Thammasat University Hospital Pediatr Surg Int 201632945 95210.1007/s00383-016-3952-827484410Search in Google Scholar

30Muldoon K, Gallagher L, McGuinness D, and Smith V. Effect of frenotomy on breastfeeding variables in infants with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a prospective before and after cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017;17:373.Muldoon K Gallagher L McGuinness D and Smith V Effect of frenotomy on breastfeeding variables in infants with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a prospective before and after cohort study BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 20171737310.1186/s12884-017-1561-8568337129132414Search in Google Scholar

31Billington J, Yardley I, Upadhyaya M. Long-term efficacy of a tongue tie service in improving breast feeding rates: A prospective study. J Pediatr Surg. 2018;53:286-288.Billington J Yardley I Upadhyaya M Long-term efficacy of a tongue tie service in improving breast feeding rates: A prospective study J Pediatr Surg 201853286 28810.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.11.01429248165Search in Google Scholar

32McGoldrick R, Solari D, Hogan M, Corrigan I, Cutting A, Shadbolt B, Todd DA. Tongue-tie in the newborn: Followup in the first 6 months. Breastfeed Rev. 2016;24:33-40.McGoldrick R Solari D Hogan M Corrigan I Cutting A Shadbolt B Todd DA. Tongue-tie in the newborn: Followup in the first 6 months Breastfeed Rev 20162433 40Search in Google Scholar

33Donati-Bourne J, BatoolZ, Hendrickse C, Bowley D. Tongue-tie assessment and division: a time-critical intervention to optimise breastfeeding. J Neonatal Surg. 2015;4:3.Donati-Bourne J Batool Z Hendrickse C Bowley D. Tongue-tie assessment and division: a time-critical intervention to optimise breastfeeding J Neonatal Surg 20154310.47338/jns.v4.156Search in Google Scholar

34Ferrés-Amat E., Pastor-Vera T, Rodríguez-Alessi P, Ferrés-Amat E, Mareque-Bueno J, Ferrés-Padrô E. Management of Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding Difficulties in the Newborn: Breastfeeding Sessions, Myofunctional Therapy, and Frenotomy Case Rep Pediatr. Published online 2016 Aug 30. doi: 10.1155/2016/3010594Ferrés-Amat E. Pastor-Vera T Rodríguez-Alessi P Ferrés-Amat E Mareque-Bueno J Ferrés-Padrô E Management of Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding Difficulties in the Newborn: Breastfeeding Sessions, Myofunctional Therapy, and Frenotomy Case Rep Pediatr Published online 2016 Aug 30 10.1155/2016/3010594502196727688921Open DOISearch in Google Scholar