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E u r o S c i C o n C o n f e r e n c e o n
PEDIATRICS
2017
Pediatrics 2017
Volume:3 Issue:4(Suppl)
Journal of Pediatric Care
ISSN 2471-805X
N o v e m b e r 1 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 7
L o n d o n , U K
Page 41
Background:
Laser Tongue Tie Division is an option suitable
for neonates, older children and adults. Nogeneral anaesthetic
is used, but an analgesic gel is applied. The procedure is very
quick, taking only 2 to 3 minutes to perform.
Aim:
The aim is to assess the outcome of patients who
underwent tongue tie division with Diode Laser at Perth
Paediatrics.
Methods:
We conducted a retrospective review of the 49
children who underwent Laser Repair of Tongue Tie at Perth
Paediatrics between 30/01/2017 and 10/7/2017. The age of
the children ranged from 4 days to 6 months. We assessed
the outcome after 1 to 6 months, with a questionnaire via
telephone. Of the 49 children’s mothers telephoned, a total
of 41 children were contactable. The outcome was assessed
in terms of improvement of breastfeeding comfort to the
mother and procedural complications.
Results:
The outcome was assessed in terms of improvement
in breastfeeding and lack of discomfort. 41 mums had
immediate relief, which was rated good to excellent. Three
mums had poor immediate relief but there was improvement
after 2weeks if procedure andwas rated good. Only 2 out of 41
mothers reported no relief in improvement in breastfeeding.
Furthermore, it was noted that reflux symptoms in 3 children
decreased post laser treatment and a weight gain increase
was noted. There were no immediate or delayed procedural
complications in terms of post-operative bleeding, infection,
scaring or recurrence.
The role of laser in
tongue tie division: a
pilot study
Kaye Talijancich and Parsho-
tam Gera
Perth Paediatrics, Australia
J Pediatr Care 2017, 3:4(Suppl)
DOI: 10.21767/2471-805X-C1-003
Conclusion:
95.2% (39/41) of children, who underwent Tongue
Tie Division with Laser, were reported by their mothers, to
have improvement in breastfeeding improvement in terms of
latch/leakage. This outcome also included an improvement in
the mother’s discomfort i.e., nipple pain, nipple damage and
mastitis
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