ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the cause of the thyroid reoperation ,methods,surgical approach ,and the prevention of complications .Methods 39 cases of thyroid reoperation in patients with clinical data were reviewed and analyzed.Results Thyroid papillary carcinoma in 11 cases,follicular carcinoma in 2 cases,nodular 22 cases of thyroid,thyroid adenoma 1 case,3 cases of primary hyperthyroidism .The incidence of transient hypoparathyroidism ac-counted for 2 cases,temporary laryngeal recurrent nerve injury in 2 cases,chyle leakage in 1 case,in total of 12.8%of postoperative complications .Conclusion Improper operation method choice for the first time and the misdiagnosis was the main cause of reoperation , The reoperation of thyroid is difficult and has more complications .Preoperative evaluation and careful operation can prevent the occurrence of complications .