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我們的微創的做法是使用「黏膜下下鼻甲翻瓣切除術(Submucosal turbinectomy)」與「黏膜下鼻中隔彎曲矯正術(Septoplasty with submucosal resection of nasal septum)」,搭配內視鏡輔助,做出最精準的止血,又能有效打通呼吸道,對於黏膜的傷害也可以盡可能減到最小。