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RMJ. 2006; 31(2): 64-66


Frenuloplasty with A Splitthicknes Skin Graft

Ghodrat Mohammadi, Masoud Nnaderpour.




Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the severity of presenting symptomatology in patients with ankyloglossia and to assess the surgical results of patients undergoing frenuloplasty with split thickness skin graft.
Method: During a 4 year period from September 1998 through September 2002, 19 patients of ankyloglosia underwent frenuloplasty with a split thickness skin graft. All skin grafts were taken from arm.
Results: There were 11 males and 8 females. The average length of the lingual frenulum was 3.5 mm. Twelve children were over 4 years old and were primarily operated with this technique. In the 7 patients, Z plasty had been performed previously but failed and cicatrisation caused ankyloglosia. There were two minor postoperative complications, one hematoma, and other graft dehiscence with cicatrisation. The mobility of the tongue after one year was excellent. There were no complications in donor site.
Conclusion: Frenuloplasty with split thickness skin graft is the best and easy procedure with good results for children over 4 years and those who fail primary closure. (Rawal Med J 2006;31:64-66)

Key words: Ankyloglosia, frenuloplasty, tongue-tie.






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