关键词: 结节性甲状腺肿, 术后复发, 再手术, Nodular goiter, Recurrence, Reoperation

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Objective To analyzed the recurrent causes of nodular goiter after operation and management. Method The data of 45 patients who sufferred from recurrent nodular goiter after operation between 1998-2008 were reviewed. Results The recurrent nodular goiter was related to the type of disease, surgical procedure and irregular TSH inhibition after operation. There was no recurrent case when 45 patients underwent reoperation and were treated with thyroxin. Conclusion Full examination before operation and careful exploration during operation shoud be done in first resection. Suitable surgical procedure and treatment with thyroxin after operation can decrease the recurrent rate.