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Record 1 2014-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • The Mouth
CONT

A lingual frenotomy (simple cutting of the frenulum) is a procedure indicated in those infants where a significant tongue-tie is affecting breast-feeding. A lactation consultant or speech pathologist must assess attachment and feeding practices in order to determine the need of a frenotomy. It is normally performed on babies from birth to four months of age. Local anaesthesia is usually not required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Cavité buccale
OBS

Il s'agit de sectionner le frein de la langue des nouveau-nés qui auraient la langue trop courte pour pouvoir téter adéquatement au sein.

Spanish

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