Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma to the Cervical Lymph Nodes: Outcomes of Compartment-Oriented Lymph Node Resection

Introduction Recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma after initial treatment is challenging. Surgical reintervention is recommended, but cure after surgery in uncertain and surgical morbidity may be high. This study evaluates the effect of compartment-oriented lymph node dissection (LND) on clinical and biochemical cure rate as well as the related complications.