Delayed Hemorrhage Following Laser Frenotomy Leading to Hypovolemic Shock.

Ankyloglossia is a failure of the tongue to release from the oral floor with reported consequences that include breastfeeding difficulties and speech impediments. Frenotomy is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of ankyloglossia. Laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is one of several mediums used to perform frenotomies.