婴幼儿舌系带过短的诊断及治疗

Diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia in newborns and infants

舌系带过短是一种先天性异常,可能会限制舌尖的活动能力,削弱舌的功能,然而对舌系带过短的诊断、临床表现、治疗存在的争议历史已久。不仅不同专业群体对舌系带过短的态度不同,甚至在同一专业的人之间观点也不同。本文对舌系带过短的胚胎学、遗传学、诊断、临床表现、治疗作一综述,以帮助各科医师更好地认识和治疗舌系带过短。

Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition characterized by a short lingual frenulum,which may result in the restriction of tongue movement and function.Considerable controversy regarding the diagnosis,clinical significance,and management of the condition remains,and great variations in practice have been recorded.Indeed,attitudes toward ankyloglossia differ among professional groups,and opinions may vary remarkably even among those within the same specialty.This article reviews the embryology,genetics,diagnosis,clinical presentation,and treatment of ankyloglossia to help physicians better understand and treat the condition.