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dc.contributor.authorLevkovich, Ryndell
dc.contributor.authorSidebotham, Mary
dc.contributor.authorVaughan, Karolyn
dc.contributor.authorDietsch, Elaine
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-04T00:45:49Z
dc.date.available2018-07-04T00:45:49Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.identifier.issn2156-5287
dc.identifier.doi10.1891/2156-5287.7.3.126
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/378045
dc.description.abstractPURPOSE: Ankyloglossia (commonly referred to as tongue-tie), is increasingly being reported as a significant contributory factor to difficulties experienced in establishing the mother–infant breastfeeding relationship. Frenotomy as a management option is contributing to international interest and interdisciplinary controversy. The aim of this article was to identify and examine the evidence in relation to frenotomy to inform practice for newborns diagnosed with symptomatic ankyloglossia. DESIGN: An integrated literature review, informed by Whittemore and Knafl (2005) was used to identify and evaluate contemporary evidence. MAJOR FINDINGS: There is a marked difference in opinion between health disciplines regarding frenotomy as a treatment option for ankyloglossia. There is agreement that support from a trained professional such as a lactation consultant prior to undergoing any invasive procedures to treat ankyloglossia is essential. Controversy persists however as to whether the condition will resolve spontaneously without treatment. CONCLUSION: Although frenotomy does seem to resolve breastfeeding difficulties, little is known regarding long-term consequences for the baby and optimal timing for the procedure. This review indicates a need for education of professionals and standardization of assessment processes along with ongoing research to identify efficacy and optimal timing of frenotomy when used.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom126
dc.relation.ispartofpageto138
dc.relation.ispartofissue3
dc.relation.ispartofjournalInternational Journal of Childbirth
dc.relation.ispartofvolume7
dc.subject.fieldofresearchNursing
dc.subject.fieldofresearchMidwifery
dc.subject.fieldofresearchOther health sciences
dc.subject.fieldofresearchPaediatrics
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4205
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4204
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4299
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode3213
dc.titleAnkyloglossia (Tongue-Tie)-To Snip or Not to Snip: An Integrative Literature Review
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
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gro.facultyGriffith Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery
gro.rights.copyright© 2017 Springer Publishing Company. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
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gro.griffith.authorSidebotham, Mary
gro.griffith.authorVaughan, Karolyn
gro.griffith.authorDietsch, Elaine E.
gro.griffith.authorLevkovich, Ryndell


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