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Tan CT et al. - Reoperative adrenal surgery is an uncommon event. During the index surgery for adrenal tumours, all adrenal tissue should be removed and knowledge of the vagaries of adrenal anatomy is essential. Reoperative adrenal surgery is a safe procedure and may confer survival benefit or symptom relief. Lifelong follow up is essential for all patients who have had surgery for functional and malignant adrenal tumours.

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