Publications by authors named "Lauren Pellman"
Defining ankyloglossia: a case series of anterior and posterior tongue ties.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
September 2010
Article Synopsis
- - Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a condition where the tongue's movement is restricted due to an abnormal lingual frenulum, affecting breastfeeding, although its impact is not well understood.
- - A study reviewed 341 patients diagnosed with ankyloglossia, finding that 94% had anterior ankyloglossia, which is more common and easier to treat, while 6% had the rarer posterior type, leading to higher revision rates.
- - Overall, posterior ankyloglossia is often overlooked and can cause breastfeeding issues, but a simple procedure called frenotomy has been shown to effectively improve outcomes for affected patients.