Division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32006000018
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence suggests that there are no major safety concerns about division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and limited evidence suggests that this procedure can improve breastfeeding. This evidence is adequate to support the use of the procedure provided that normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 Division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding should only be performed by registered healthcare professionals who are properly trained.
1.3 Publication of further controlled trials on the effect of the procedure on successful long-term breastfeeding will be useful.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=284324
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Breast Feeding
- Lingual Frenum
- Tongue
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address:
Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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