Aerophagia Induced Reflux in Breastfeeding Infants With Ankyloglossia and Shortened Maxillary Labial Frenula (Tongue and Lip Tie)

@article{Siegel2016AerophagiaIR,
  title={Aerophagia Induced Reflux in Breastfeeding Infants With Ankyloglossia and Shortened Maxillary Labial Frenula (Tongue and Lip Tie)},
  author={Scott A Siegel},
  journal={International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics},
  year={2016},
  volume={5},
  pages={6-8}
}
  • S. Siegel
  • Published 1 April 2016
  • Medicine
  • International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Background: Infants with tongue and possible lip tie often have a poor latch in which there is often an inadequate seal around the breast and disorganized swallowing. [] Key Result Five hundred twenty (52%) showed improvement or complete reversal of symptoms of reflux to the end point of cessation of reflux medication.
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