Tongue tie, breastfeeding difficulties and the role of Frenotomy
A greater emphasis on exclusive breastfeeding in recent years has re ignited the historical debate over the role of ankyloglossia (tongue tie) in infants with breastfeeding difficulties. Several prospective cohort studies and randomized control trials have been published in this area in the last 10 15 years. We critically evaluated recent evidence and attempted to answer two important clinical queries in this area, that is, (i) whether ankyloglossia is associated with breastfeeding difficulties and (ii) whether frenotomy helps mother baby dyad in such setting?
Acta paediatrica