SynthesisPediatric research2021
The prevalence of ankyloglossia in children aged <1 year: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Quantitative impact of frenotomy on breastfeeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Pediatric research · 2024Pooled it
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- Ankyloglossia in Newborns: Clinical Implications and Management-A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- CLINICOEPIDEMIOLOGICAL FINDINGS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT PRESENTING WITH SUSPECTED ANKYLOGLOSSIA IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY PRACTICE AT A TERTIARY INSTITUTION.Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine · 2025Article
- Beyond surgery: Pre- and post-operative care in children with ankyloglossia.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2025Review
- Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding self-efficacy in newborns: a birth cohort study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Does Ankyloglossia Surgery Promote Normal Facial Development? A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Lingual frenotomy for ankyloglossia in infants with breastfeeding difficulties: a longitudinal observational study.European journal of pediatrics · 2024Observational
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- A cross-sectional study of breastfed infants referred for tongue tie assessment and frenotomy in one Canadian health region.Pediatric investigation · 2024Article
- Lingual Frenotomy in Pediatric Ankyloglossia: A Diode Laser Approach in Two Case Reports.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Human milk-sharing practices and infant-feeding behaviours: A comparison of donors and recipients.Maternal & child nutrition · 2022Article
- Complications and misdiagnoses associated with infant frenotomy: results of a healthcare professional survey.International breastfeeding journal · 2022Article
- Effect of Frenotomy on Maternal Breastfeeding Symptoms and the Relationship Between Maternal Symptoms and Problematic Infant Feeding.Global pediatric health · 2022Article
- Miofrenuloplasty for Full Functional Tongue Release in Ankyloglossia in Adults and Adolescents-Preliminary Report and Step-by-Step Technique Showcase.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite the low level of evidence supporting the correction of tongue-tie for breastfeeding problems, recognition and treatment has increased substantially over the past 15 years. Prevalence reporting of tongue-tie is variable. The purpose of this study was to quantitatively synthesize the prevalence of tongue-tie in children aged <1 year and to examine the psychometric properties of the assessment tools used for diagnosing tongue-tie in these studies.
methodsPRISMA and MOOSE guidelines were followed, with selection of studies and data extraction verified by two authors. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed to determine an overall prevalence rate, prevalence by infant sex, and prevalence by diagnostic method.
resultsThere were 15 studies that met inclusion criteria. Overall prevalence of tongue-tie (N = 24,536) was 8% (95% CI 6-10%, p < 0.01). Prevalence was 7% in males and 4% in females. Prevalence was 10% when using a standardized assessment tool compared to 7% when using visual examination alone (p = 0.16). Available assessment tools for diagnosis of tongue-tie do not have adequate psychometric properties.
conclusionsTongue-tie is a common anomaly, which has the potential to impact infant feeding. Development of a psychometrically sound assessment of tongue-tie is needed. IMPACT: The overall prevalence of tongue-tie in infants aged <1 year is 8%. Available diagnostic tools for tongue-tie do not have adequate psychometric testing. Prevalence data can assist health care providers in the recognition of tongue-tie as a potential barrier to infant feeding to promote maternal breastfeeding success.
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