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J Pediatr 2000;136:408-410.
Mandibular Frenulum Abnormality May Signal Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric
Stenosis
Among 25 infants with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), 92%
had a hypoplastic or absent mandibular frenulum, Italian researchers report
in the March issue of The Journal of Pediatrics.
http://pediatrics.medscape.com/20044.rhtml
Dr. De Felice's group reports that mandibular frenulum abnormalities and
milk formula feeding, a known risk factor, were significant predictors of
IHPS. The specificity of hypoplastic or absent mandibular frenulum to
identify infants with IHPS was 98.4%.
Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
Violet Louisiana, s.e. USA
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