Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie)
Abstract
A 4-week-old male infant was referred by his midwife with difficulty breastfeeding, poor weight gain and the mother reported nipple pain. There was also a history of inadequate latching during attempted suckling compromising milk transfer. Examination revealed short frenulum linguae with the resultant inability to protrude the tongue over the lower alveolar ridge and notching of the tongue tip [Figure 1]. Following release of the tongue-tie (frenotomy) without anaesthetic
Fields of Study & Subjects
Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
Cleft Lip and Palate Research
Head and Neck Anomalies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
- Publisher
- Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 101–101
- Publication date
- 26 May 2026
- Language
- EN