Ankyloglossia in Monochorionic Diamniotic and Dichorionic Diamniotic Twins: A Cross-Sectional Study

To determine the prevalence of ankyloglossia in diamniotic monochorionic and diamniotic dichorionic twins, as well as to verify the relationship between gender and type of pregnancy. A cross-sectional observational study, carried out with 52 pairs of dichorionic/diamniotic twins and 49 monochorionic...

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Published inBreastfeeding medicine Vol. 18; no. 7; p. 528
Main Authors Feitosa, Antonio Lucas Ferreira, da Silva, Graciele Rodrigues Nunes, Moya, María Paz, Martinelli, Roberta Lopes de Castro, da Silva, Maria Gabriella Pacheco
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2023
Subjects
Ankyloglossia
Breast Feeding
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Twin
Retrospective Studies
Twins
twins
congenital abnormalities
twin study
ankyloglossia
cross-sectional studies
diseases in twins
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Summary:To determine the prevalence of ankyloglossia in diamniotic monochorionic and diamniotic dichorionic twins, as well as to verify the relationship between gender and type of pregnancy. A cross-sectional observational study, carried out with 52 pairs of dichorionic/diamniotic twins and 49 monochorionic/diamniotic pairs. The data collection was carried out through the analysis of medical records and the results of the Neonatal Screening of the Tongue Frenulum Assessment Protocol in Babies, and corresponded to the period of 2 years (2020-2022). Statistical analysis of data was performed, considering the significance value of 5%. The study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the institution. The statistical analysis of multiple logistic regression between the two groups of twins (Mono/Di and Di/Di) according to the socioeconomic, demographic, and clinical-epidemiological profile was statistically significant for some variables. The prevalence of ankyloglossia, according to the type of twin pregnancy, showed a statistically significant difference. There was no statistical difference in relation to sex and ankyloglossia, or between couples diagnosed with ankyloglossia according to the type of pregnancy. Monochorionic/diamniotic twins had a higher prevalence of ankyloglossia, regardless of gender.
ISSN:1556-8342
DOI:10.1089/bfm.2022.0239