Frenuloplasty
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'''Frenuloplasty''' is the surgical alteration of a [[frenulum]] when its presence restricts range of motion between interconnected tissues. Two of the common sites for a [[frenuloplasty]] are:
1) '''[[Penis]]''': a short [[frenulum]] of the [[penis]] restricts normal retraction of the [[foreskin]] during [[erection]] (a condition known as [[frenulum breve]]). This may be a complication of circumcision or a naturally occurring event. The goal of treatment is to allow normal retraction of the foreskin. Circumcision may relieve this condition but is not indicated solely for treating frenulum breve. </p>
2) '''[[Tongue]]''': A tight [[frenulum]] in this context is sometimes referred to as "[[tongue-tie]]" which is also known as [[ankyloglossia]]. In this condition the [[frenulum]] of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with [[breastfeeding]] or speech. A less extensive clipping of the lingual frenulum is known as a [[frenotomy]].<ref> [http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/ux1152.asp WebMD Link]</ref>.
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The term [[frenulum]] (pl. [[frena]]), refers to any fold in a mucous membrane that secures or restricts movement of two mobile tissues with respect to each other. Other examples of [[frena]] in the mouth include the buccal [[frena]] (connect cheeks to gum) and the labial [[frena]] (connects lips to gum).
A [[frenulectomy]] is generally considered a minor procedure, and may be performed under [[local anaesthetic]] or [[general anesthesia]] if the resection is more extensive or if the patient is too young to cooperate as needed to perform the procedure.
If the repair is extensive, it may require closure with [[suture|absorbable sutures]], which fall out in approximately 10 days - and the patient is usually put on a short course of [[analgesics]] to deal with the short lived discomfort.
==See also==
* [[Frenectomy]]
==Notes==
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[[Category:Plastic surgery]]
[[Category:Otolaryngology]]
[[Category:Oral and maxillofacial surgery]]
[[Category:Surgical procedures]]
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