Phrenotomy for newborn patients with ankyloglossia: Integrative review

The aim of the present study focuses on presenting frenotomy as a therapeutic approach in face ankyloglossia newborn patients and benefits observed after performing procedure. This is an integrative literature review. inclusion criteria were applied to those articles that contemplated proposed objectives, published between 2013 2023, Portuguese English dealt with theme. As exclusion criteria, studies editorial formats, format letters editor, reviews or reviews, monographs, dissertations, theses abstracts annals adopted. searches resulted total 466 indexed aforementioned scientific databases, which 28 Bireme, 39 Lilacs 399 PubMed. Among identified studies, quantitative 13 selected, 2 from 4 7 During analysis it was 54% 2020 despite annual filter being last decade. In addition above, majority by PubMed selection, well significant presence associated journal: International journal pediatric otorhinolaryngology. It relevant state may be viable option improve breastfeeding cases restrictive labial frenulum. However, necessary carefully consider each individual situation, evaluate long-term results adopt comprehensive collaborative ensure effectiveness safety