RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Kasey K. Li enjoys an extensive academic and credentialed career. Specializing in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Li is distinguished as the only surgeon in the world board certified by the American boards of otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Based on his unique background and experience, Dr. Li has pioneered and refined many sleep apnea surgical techniques. Dr. Li is the surgical consultant to numerous sleep disorder centers, including the multidisciplinary Sleep Treatment Team at Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic. He has published more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters on sleep apnea surgery and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Li has, by invitation, lectured widely throughout the United States and abroad as an internationally recognized expert in sleep apnea surgery.

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

PEER REVIEW JOURNAL ARTICLES

SLEEP APNEA SURGERY

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Guilleminault C.Distraction Osteogenesis in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery: A Preliminary Report. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 60(1):6-10, January 2002.

Li KK. Discussion on “A Protocol for UPPP, Mortised Genioplasty, and Maxillomandibular Advancement in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Analysis of 40 Cases”. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 59(8):898-899, August 2001.

Li KK. Discussion on “Soft Tissue Changes of the Upper Lip Associated with Maxillary Advancement in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients”. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 59(2):156, February 2001.

Li KK, Riley RW, Powell NB, Gervacio L, Troell RJ, Guilleminault C. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery: Patient Perspective and Polysomnographic Results. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 123(5):572-575, November 2000.

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Zonato A, Gervacio L, Guilleminault C. Morbidly Obese Patients with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Is Airway Reconstructive Surgery a Viable Option? Laryngoscope; 110(6):982-7, June 2000.

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Troell RJ, Guilleminault C. Overview of Phase I Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Ear Nose and Throat Journal; 78(11):836-837, 841-845, November 1999.

Li KK, Riley RW, Powell NB, Troell RJ, Guilleminault C. Overview of Phase II Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Ear Nose and Throat Journal; 78(11):851, 854-857, November 1999.

Li HY, Li KK, Chen NH, Wang CJ, Liao YF, Wang PC. Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography and Polysomnography Findings After Extended Uvulopalatal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. American Journal of Otolaryngology; 26:7-11, 
2005.

Guilleminault C, Li KK. Maxillomandibular Expansion for the Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Preliminary Results. Laryngoscope; 114(5):893-896, May 2004.

Li HY, Li KK, Chen NH, Wang PC. Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: The Extended Uvulopalatal Flap. American Journal of Otolaryngology; 24(5):311-316, September-October 2003.

Guilleminault C, Kim Y, Palombini L, Li K, Powell N. Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and its Treatment. Sleep; 23(Supplement 4):S197-S200, June 2000.

Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK, Troell RJ, Guilleminault C. Surgery and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Long-term Clinical Outcomes. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 122(3):415-421, March 2000.

Troell RJ, Powell NB, Riley RW, Li KK. Evaluation of a New Procedure for Nasal Alar Rim and Valve Collapse: Nasal Alar Rim Reconstruction. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 122(2):204-211, February 2000.

SLEEP APNEA EVALUATION
RADIOFREQUENCY

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Guilleminault C. Temperature-controlled Radiofrequency Tongue Base Reduction for Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Long-term Outcomes. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 127(3):230-234, September 2002. 

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Troell RJ, Guilleminault C. Radiofrequency Volumetric Reduction of the Palate: An Extended Follow-up Study. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 122(3):410-414, March 2000.

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Troell RJ, Guilleminault C. Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction for Treatment of Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Pilot Study. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 119(6) 569-573, December 1998.

Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK, Weaver EM, Guilleminault C. An Adjunctive Method of Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction of the Tongue for OSAS. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; 129(1):37-42, July 2003.

Powell NB, Zonato A, Weaver EM, Li K, Troell R, Riley RW, Guilleminault C. Radiofrequency Treatment of Turbinate Hypertrophy in Subjects Using CPAP: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Pilot Trial. Laryngoscope; 111(10):1783-1790, October 2001.

Troell RJ, Powell NB, Riley RW, Li KK, Guilleminault C. Comparison of Postoperative Pain between Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty, Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, and Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction of the Palate. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery;122(3):402-409, March 2000.

Powell NB, Riley RW, Troell RJ, Li KK, Blumen MN, Guilleminault C. Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction of the Palate in Subjects with Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Chest; 113(5):1163-1174, May 1998.

Lauretano AM, Li KK, Caradonna DS, Khosla RK, Fried MP. Anatomic Location of the Tongue Base Neurovascular Bundle. Laryngoscope; 107(8):1057-1059, August 1997.

MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Li KK, Teknos TN, Lai A, Lauretano A, Terrell J, Joseph MP. Extracranial Optic Nerve Decompression: A 10-year Review of 92 patients. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery; 10(5):454-9, September 1999.

Li KK, Teknos TN, Lai A, Lauretano AM, Joseph MP. Traumatic Optic Neuropathy: Result in 45 Consecutive Surgically Treated Patients. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 120(1):5-11, January 1999.

Li KK. Reply letter to “Don’t waste septal cartilage on orbital wall defects”. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 56(7):906-907, 1998.

Li KK, Teknos TN, Lauretano A, Joseph MP. Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Complicating Facial Fracture Repair. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery; 8(5):352-355, September 1997.

Li KK, Meara JG, Joseph MP. Reversal of Blindness after Facial Fracture Repair by Prompt Optic Nerve Decompression. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 55(6):648-650, June 1997.

Li KK, Lucarelli MJ, Bilyk JR, Joseph MP. Optic Nerve Decompression for Compressive Neuropathy Secondary to Neoplasia. Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 123(4):425-429, April 1997.

Li KK. Discussion on “Zygomaticomaxillary Osteotomy for Malar Augmentation”. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 57(1):14-15, 1999.

Li KK. Repair of Traumatic Orbital Wall Defects with Nasal Septal Cartilage: Report of Five Cases. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 55(10):1098-1102, October 1997.

Li KK, Ung F, McKenna MJ, Keith DA. Combined Middle Cranial Fossa and Preauricular Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint: Report of a Case. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 55(8):851-852, August 1997.

Li KK. Experimental Study of the Safety of Simultaneous Nasal and Le Fort I Osteotomies. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 55(4):371-374, April 1997.

Li KK, Caradonna DS, Lauretano AM, Iwamoto MA. Delayed Blindness after Facial Fracture Repair. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 116(2):251-253, February 1997.

Li KK, Cheney ML, Gliklich RE, August M, Caradonna DS. Fixed Mandibular Implant after Microvascular Mandibular Reconstruction. Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 122(12):1308-1312, December 1996.

Li KK, Cheney ML, Teknos TN. The Importance of Mandibular Position in Microvascular Mandibular Reconstruction. Laryngoscope; 106(7):903-907, July 1996.

Li KK, Meara JG, Alexander A. Location of the Descending Palatine Artery in Relation to the Le Fort I Osteotomy. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 54(7):822-825, July 1996.

Li KK, Stephens WL, Gliklich RE. Reconstruction of the Severely Atrophic Edentulous Maxilla Using Le Fort I Osteotomy with Simultaneous Bone Graft and Implant Placement. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 54(5):542-546, May 1996.

Li KK, Schwartz HC. Mandibular Body Bone in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Laryngoscope; 106(4):504-506, April 1996.

Li KK, Cheney ML. The Use of Sliding Genioplasty for Treatment of Failed Chin Implants. Laryngoscope; 106(3 Part 1):393-396, March 1996.

Li KK, Stephens WL. Fractures of the Atrophic, Edentulous Maxilla during Le Fort I Osteotomy. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 25(6):430-432, 1996.

Li KK, Meara JG, Rubin PA. Orbital Compartment Syndrome following Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 53(8):964-968, August 1995.

Li KK, Mulliken JB. Retention of a Composite Dressing for Alveolopalatal Wounds. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; 95(4):750-752, April 1995.

Cheney ML, Gliklich RE, Li KK, Topf P, Montgomery WW. Midforehead Incision: An Approach to the Frontal Sinus and Upper Face. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery; 6(5):408-411, September 1995.

OTHER

Li KK, Riley RW, Guilleminault C. An Unreported Risk in the Use of Home Nasal CPAP and Home Nasal Ventilation in Children: Mid-face Hypoplasia. Chest; 117(3):916-918, March 2000.

Li KK, Salibian AH, Allison GR, Krugman ME, Armstrong W, Wong B, Kelly T. Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction with the Ulnar Forearm Flap. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; 124(10):1146-1151, October 1998.

Li KK, Goodman ML, Fabian RL. Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma after Radiation for Ameloblastoma of the Maxilla. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 55(1):85-88, January 1997.

Li KK, Meara JG, Varvares MA. Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis: A Complication of Dental Implant Surgery. Head & Neck; 18(2):192-196, March-April 1996.

Littner MR, Kushida C, Anderson WM, Bailey D, Berry RB, Hirshkowitz M, Kapen S, Kramer M, Lee-Chiong T, Li KK, Loube DL, Morgenthaler T, Wise M; Standards of Practice Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Practice Parameters for the Dopaminergic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Sleep; 27(3):557-559, May 2004.

Teknos TN, Poulin MD, Laruentano AM, Li KK. Acanthamoeba Rhinosinusitis: Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment. American Journal of Rhinology; 14(6):387-91, November-December 2000.

Rivkin A, Meara GJ, Li KK, Potter C, Wenokur R. Squamous Cell Metastasis from the Tongue to the Myocardium Presenting as Pericardial Effusion. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 120(4):593-595, April 1999. 

Ung F, Li KK, Keith DA, McKenna MJ. Giant Cell Reparative Granuloma of the Temporal Bone: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 118(4):525-528, April 1998.

Meara JG, Shah S, Li KK, Cunningham MJ. The Odontogenic Keratocyst: A 20-year Clinicopathologic Review. Laryngoscope; 108(2):280-283, February 1998.

Shah SS, Meara JG, Li KK, Curtin HD, Cunningham MJ. Odontogenic Keratocyst in a Young Child. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 106(2):163-166, February 1997.

Meara JG, Li KK, Shah SS, Cunningham MJ. Odontogenic Keratocysts in the Pediatric Population. Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 122(7):725-728, July 1996.

Cherrick HM, Li KK, Li SL, Park NH. Effect of Ibuprofen on the In Vitro and In Vivo Reactivation of Latent HSV-I. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology; 73(3):321-7, March 1992.

Stich JE, Li KK, Chun YS, Weiss R, Park NH. Effect of Smokeless Tobacco on the Replication of Herpes Simplex Virus In Vitro and on Production of Viral Lesions in Hamster Cheek Pouch. Archives of Oral Biology; 32(4):291-6, 1987.

BOOK CHAPTERS AND REVIEW ARTICLES

SLEEP APNEA SURGERY

Li KK.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Surgical Treatment.  In: Barry R, editor.  Sleep Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2004.

Li KK.  Surgery of the Tongue and Hypopharynx – Skeletal Technique (Maxilla and Mandible).  In: Terris DJ, Goode RL, editors.  Surgical Management of Sleep Apnea and Snoring.  New York, New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2004.

Li KK.   Lower Pharyngeal Airway Surgery: Hyoid Suspension/Advancement.  In: Fairbanks, DNF, Mickelson SA and Woodson BT, editors.  Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 3rd edition.  Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Li KK, Powell N. Lower Pharyngeal Airway Surgery: Maxillomandibular Advancement.In: Fairbanks, DNF, Mickelson SA and Woodson BT, editors.  Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Li KK, Riley R, Powell N.  Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America; 15:297-304, 2003.

Li KK.  Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Clinics in Chest Medicine; 24:365-370, 2003.

Li KK, Powell NB.  Therapy – Hypopharyngeal Airway Surgery.  In: Johnson J, Gluckman J and Sanders M, editors.  Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.   London, England, Martin Duntz Ltd. 2002.

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW.  Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  In: Lee-Chiong T, Jr., Carskadon MA, Sateia MH, editors.  Sleep Medicine.  Philadelphia, PA, Hanley & Belfus, Inc.  2001.

Li KK.  Surgical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.  In: Meara JG, editor.  On-line Medical Text for www.craniofacialsurg.org. 

Li KK.  The use of Distraction Osteogenesis in Sleep Apnea Surgery. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hester J, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK.  Upper Airway Reconstructive Surgery for Sleep Disordered Breathing.  In: Samuels S, Jaffe R, editors.  Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures, 3rd Edition.  Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Hester J, Powell NB Riley RW, Li KK.  Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for OSA. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 5:135-137, 2002.

Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK, Guilleminault C.  Surgical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.  In: Kryger M, editor.  Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine.  3rd edition.  Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 1999.

Troell RJ, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK.  Long-Term Results of  Surgical Management of Sleep Disordered Breathing: Are Our Patients Really Benefiting?  Otolaryngology Clinic of North America; 31(6):1031-1035, 1998.

Troell RJ, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK.  Surgical Management of the Hypopharyngeal Airway in Sleep Disordered Breathing.  Otolaryngology Clinic of North America; 31(6):979-1012, 1998.

Troell RJ, Riley RW, Powell NB, Li KK.  Upper Airway Reconstructive Surgery for Sleep Disordered Breathing.  In: Samuels S, Jaffe R, editors.  Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures, 2nd Edition.  Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins Publisher, 1998.

PERIOPERATIVE CARE

Li KK, Powell N, Riley R.  Postoperative management of the obstructive sleep apnea patients.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America; 14:401-404, 2002. 

RADIOFREQUENCY

Li KK, Powell N, Riley R. Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America; 14:359-363, 2002. 

Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW, Troell, RJ.  Radiofrequency Volumetric Reduction for Turbinate Hypertrophy.   Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 11(1):24-25, 2000.

Troell RJ, Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW.  Radiofrequency of the Soft Palate in Snoring and Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 11(1):21-23, 2000.

Troell RJ, Li KK, Powell NB, Riley RW.  Radiofrequency Tongue Base Reduction in Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Operative Technique of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; 11(1):47-49, 2000.

MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Li KK, Cheney ML.  Cleft lip and the Primary Cleft Palate.  In: Cheney ML, editor.  Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive.  Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Li KK, Weber AL, Cheney ML.  Mandible Fractures.  In: Cheney ML, editor.  Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive.  Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Li KK, Weber AL, Cheney ML.  Nasoethmoid/Frontal Fractures.  In: Cheney ML, editor.  Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive.  Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Li KK, Cheney ML.  Surgery of the Chin as Augmentation to Rhinoplasty.  In: Cheney ML, editor. Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive.  Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Li KK, Cheney ML.  The Secondary Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Function.  In: Cheney ML, editor.  Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive.  Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Weber AL, Li KK, Cheney ML.  Midface Fractures.  In: Cheney ML, editor.  Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive.  Media, PA: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.