[Recurrent hyperparathyroidism following subtotal parathyroidectomy].

Recurrent hyperparathyreoidism occurred in 3 of 9 patients in terminal renal failure from 9 months to 2 years after an initially successful subtotal parathyroidectomy. In all cases we find temporary remission of clinical signs of hyperparathyreoidism after surgery. Our clinical experience provided by followup in these patients showed an insufficient biochemical and clinical control. We find recurrence in 3 cases and repeat neck exploration was indicated for 2 patients.