Saskia Vande Velde

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Abstract The frenotomy or surgical release of the lingual frenulum is performed with increasing frequency. Restricted tongue mobility, ankyloglossia, is the main indication for this procedure. This clinical diagnosis is often used as synonym for tongue-tie which is blamed for many feeding difficulties resulting in an increase in performed frenotomies. Until recently, little was known about the anatomical structure and normal variation of the tongue-tie. Different grading systems have been developed.

Medical devices that look like medicines: safety and regulatory concerns for children in Europe Suzy Huijghebaert, Pauline De Bruyne, Karel Allegaert, Saskia Vande Velde, Ruth DeBruyne, Stephanie Van Biervliet, Myriam Van Winckel Statistics from Altmetric.com Request Permissions If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service.