"In some patients, in particular very young children with a very thin membraneous tie that's not severe, you can very simply, under anesthesia, just snip it." Doctor Stewart, Otorhinolaryngologis t-in-chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital, explains the different types of surgery that must be done according the the varying level of severity of the tongue tie.
In this Medical Minute, Dr. Schlegel helps us distinguish between normal challenges and the need to consider clinical treatment options.
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