Yosef P. Krespi, M.D., F.A.C.S, Director

Primary Specialties: skull base surgery, laser surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and surgery to relieve snoring and sleep apnea.

Yosef P. Krespi, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Krespi is also a partner in the Head & Neck Surgical Group in New York City. Krespi graduated from medical school at Technion-Faculty of Medicine in Israel and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. After completing his fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Mt. Sinai, he was Associate Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. In 1985, he became Professor and Chairman of the Division of otolaryngology at SUNY-Health Science Center in Brooklyn until moving his practice to Manhattan in 1990. Dr. Krespi has published over 100 scientific medical articles, and has served as editor on two text books and written over 20 book chapters on head and neck surgery.

He is one of the world's leading experts in skull base surgery, laser surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery and surgery to relieve snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Krespi is nationally and internationally recognized and respected by his medical colleagues and has received numerous awards and honors in his field. He is one of New York's pioneer surgeons in laser palatoplasty, a cure for snoring.

PUBLICATIONS

Krespi, Y.P., Horowitz, J.: Carcinoma of the Gall Bladder. Technion 1975 (in Hebrew)

Krespi, Y.P., Pertsemlides, D.: Rieger's Syndrome Associated with a Large Meckel's Diverticulum. Am. J. Gastroenterol 71:608-610, 1979

Freed, J.S., Krespi, Y.P.: Urologic Catheter, Unusual Complications. New York State J. Med 79:1892-1893, 1979

Krespi, Y.P., Som, P.M., Shugar, J.M.: Rhabdomyomas: A Rare Cause of Unilateral Proptosis. Mt. Sinai J. Med. 46:392-395, 1979

Baek, S.M., Biller, H.F., Krespi, Y.P., Lawson, W.: The Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Island Flap for Reconstruction of the Head and Neck. Head and Neck Surgery 1:293-300, 1979

Krespi, Y.P., Baek, S.M., Marovitz, W.F., Biller, H.F.: Revascularization Free Pleuroperiosteal Flap to Correct Full Thickness Tracheal Defect. Bull. N.Y. Acad. Med. 55:939-947, 1979

Som, P.N., Krespi, Y.P.: Laryngeal Sarcoid. Radiology 133:341-342, 1979

Som, P.N., Krespi, Y.P., Herman, G., Shugar, J.M.: Ewing's Sarcoma of the Mandible. Ann Otolaryngol 89:20-23, 1980

Biller, H.F., Lawson, W., Baek, S.M., Krespi, Y.P.: The Pectoralis Myocutaneous Flap for Resurfacing Extensive Skin Defects of the Head and Neck.  Proceedings of the Third Annual International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck. Vol. 2:293-300, 1981

Biller, H.F., Krespi, Y.P., Lawson, W., Baek, S.M.: A One Stage Flap

Reconstruction Following Stomal Recurrence Resection. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 88:357-360, 1980

Shugar, J.M., Som, P.M., Krespi, Y.P., Arnold, L., Som, M.L.: Primary Chordoma of the Maxillary Sinus. Laryngoscope 90:1825-1830, 1980

Biller, H.F., Baek, S.M., Lawson, W., Krespi, Y.P., Blaugrund, S.M.: The Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Island Flap in Head and Neck Surgery (Analysis of Complications in 42 Patients). Arch Otolaryngol 107:23-26, 1981

Feuerstein, S.S., Krespi, Y.P., Sachdev, R.K.: Transnasal Correction of Choanal Atresia. Head and Neck Surg 3:97-104, 1980

Baek, S., Biller, H.F., Krespi, Y.P., Lawson, W.: The Lower Trapezius Myocutaneous Island Flap. Ann Plast Surg 5:108-114, 1980

Krespi, Y.P., Lawson, W., Blaugrund, S.M., Biller, H.F.: Massive Necrotizing Infections of the Neck. Head and Neck Surg 3:475-481, 1981

Krespi, Y.P., Komisar, A., Lucente, F.E.: Complications of Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization. Arch Otolaryngol 107:310-312, 1981

Biller, H.F., Shugar, J.M., Krespi, Y.P.: A New Technique for Wide Field Exposure of the Base of the Skull. Arch Otolaryngol 107: 698-702, 1981

Shugar, J.M., Som, P.M., Biller, H.F., Som, M.L., Krespi, Y.P.: Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors of the Paranasal Sinuses. Head and Neck Surg 4:72-76, 1981

Biller, H.F., Krespi, Y.P., Som, P.M.: Combined Therapy for Vascular Lesions of the Head and Neck with Intra-Arterial Embolization and Surgical Excision. Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg 90:37-47, 1982

Lawson, W., Baek, S., Loscalzo, L.J., Biller, H.F., Krespi, Y.P.: Experience with Immediate and Delayed Mandibular Reconstruction. Laryngoscope 92:5-10, 1982

Krespi, Y.P., Baek, S., Surek, C.L.: Flap Reconstruction of the Upper Face (Free Flaps vs. Lower Trapezius Myocutaneous Flap). Laryngoscope 93:485-488, 1983

Krespi, Y.P., Shugar, J.M., Som, P.M.: Stylohyoid Syndromes: An

Uncommon Cause of Pharyngeal and Neck pain. Am J. Otolaryngol 2:358-360, 1981

Wurster, C.F., Krespi, Y.P., Curtis, A.W.: Osteoradionecrosis of the Temporal Bone. Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg 90:126-129, 1982

Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.: Skull Base Surgery in Composite Resection. Arch Otolaryngol 108:681-684, 1982

Krespi, Y.P., Ries, R., Shugar, J.M., Sisson, G.A.: The Postauricular Myocutaneous Flap for reconstruction of the Auricle. Otolaryngol-Head and neck Surg 91:193-196, 1983

Krespi, Y.P., Grossman, B., Sisson, G.A.: Repair of Intrathoracic Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Caused by an Unsuspected Esophageal Foreign Body. Am. J. Otolaryngol 3:339-343, 1982

Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.: Reconstruction After Total or Subtotal Glossectomy. Am J. Surg 146:488-492, 1983

Krespi, Y.P., Monsell, E., Sisson, G.A.: Osteomyelitis of the Clavicle. Ann Otolaryng 92:525-527

Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F., Sisson, G.A.: A Longer Muscle Pedicle for Pectoralis Myocutaneous Flap. Laryngoscope 93:1360-1361, 1983

Krespi, Y.P., Biller, H.F., Baek, S.M.: Tracheal Reconstruction With Pleuroperiosteal Flap. Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg 91:610-614, 1983

Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F., Ossoff, R.H., Sisson, G.A.: Four Primary Simultaneous Carcinomas of the Aerodigestive Tract. Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg 91:704-708, 1983

Paller, A.S., Surek, C., Silva, I., Krespi, Y.P.: Cutaneous Sarcoidosis Associated with Sarcoidosis of the Upper Airway. Arch. Dermatol 119:592-596, 1983

Ossoff, R.H., Wurster, C.F., Berktold, R.E., Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.:Complications of Pectoralis Myocutaneous Flap. Arch Otolaryngol 109:812-814, 1983

Kies, M.S., Kraut, M.J., Gordon, L.T., Hauck, W.W., Krespi, Y.P.: Improved Survival and Pretreatment Characteristics of Complete Responders to Combination Chemotherapy (CT) in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer. Proc Am Soc Clin Onc 2:160, 1983

Sisson, G.A., Krespi, Y.P.: Voice Preservation and Restoration in Advanced Laryngopharyngeal Cancer: The Northwestern Experience. J Laryngol Otol (supp) 8:27-38, 1983

Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A., Siegel, G.: Bipedicle Lingual Flap for Total Lower Lip Reconstruction. Am J Otolaryngol 5:60-63, 1984

Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A., Wurster, C.F.:Voice Preservation in Postcricoid and Cervical Esophageal Cancer. Arch Otolaryngology 110:323-326, 1984

Berktold, R.E., Krespi, Y.P., Bytell, D.E., Ossoff, R.H.: Chondrosarcoma of the Maxilla, Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg 92:484-486, 1984

Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.: Voice Preservation in Pyriform Sinus Carcinoma By Hemicricolaryngopharyngectomy). Ann Otolaryngol 93:306-310, 1984

Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.: Transmandibular Exposure of the Skull Base. Am J Surg 148:534-538, 1984

Kies, M.S., Pecaro, B.C., Gordon, L.I., Hauck, W., Krespi, Y.P.: Preoperative Combination Chemotherapy for Advanced Stage Head and Neck Cancer, Promising Early Results. Am J Surg 148:367-371, 1984

Krespi, Y.P., Quatela, V., Som, M.L., Sisson, G.A.: Modified Tracheoesophageal Diversion for Chronic Aspiration. Laryngoscope 94:1298-1301, 1984

Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F., Sisson, G.A.: Immediate Reconstruction After Total Laryngoesophagectomy and Mediastinal Dissection. Laryngoscope 95:156-161, 1985

Kies, M.S., Sisson, G.A., Krespi, Y.P., et al: Analysis of Complete Responders After Initial Treatment with Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 93:199-105, 1985

Wurster, C.F., Krespi, Y.P., Davis, J.W.: Combined Functional Oral Rehabilitation After Radical Cancer Surgery. Arch Otolaryngo 111:530-533, 1985

Krespi, Y.P., Grossman, B., Berktold, R.E., Sisson, G.A.: Mediastinitis and Neck Abscess Following Cervical Spinal Fracture. Am J Otolaryngol 6:29-31, 1985

Krespi, Y.P., Wang, T., Wurster, C.F., Stone, D.M., Sisson, G.A.: Management of Hypoparathyroidism Following Laryngopharyngectomy and Gastric Pull of Reconstruction. Laryngoscope 95:1184-1187, 1985

Wurster, C.F., Krespi, Y.P., Ossoff, R.H., Sisson, G.A.: A New Complication of Modified Neck Dissection: Internal Jugular Vein Blow Out. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 93:812-14, 1985

Krespi, Y.P.: Cancer Surgery of the Skull Base. Clin Plast Surg. 1985 Jul:12(3):389-92.

Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F., Sisson, G.A.: Management of Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1985 Aug: 18(3):613-19.

Krespi, Y.P., Atiyah, R.A.: Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma. Otolarygol Clin North Am. 1985 Aug 18(3):469-77.

Krespi, Y.P., Pelzer, H.J., Sisson, G.A.: Management of Chronic Aspiration by Subtotal Submucosal Cricoid Resection. Ann Otolaryngol 94:580-583, 1985

Atiyah, R.A., Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.: The Mechanical Spread of Viable Tumor During Surgery. Otolaryngol-Head and neck Surg 94:278-281, 1986

Krespi, Y.P., Levine, T.M., Einhorn, R.E., Mitrani, M.: Surgical Aptitude Test for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Resident Applicants. Laryngoscope 96:1201-1206, 1986

Krespi, Y.P., Levine, T.M., Oppenheimer, R: Skull Base Chordomas. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1986 Nov:19(4):797-804.

Levine, T.M., Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F.: Mediastinitis Occurring as a Complication of Odontogenic Infections. Laryngoscope 97:1402

Krespi, Y.P., Husain, S., Mitrani, M., Meltzer, C.: Treatment of Laryngeal Sarcoidosis with Intralesional Steroid Injection. Ann Otolaryngol 96:713-715, 1987

Krespi, Y.P., Husain, S., Levine, T.M., Reede, D.: Sublabial Transseptal Repair of Choanal Atresia or Stenosis. Laryngoscope 97:1402, 1987

Shaha, A., Money, S., Demaio, T., Krespi, Y.P., Jaffe, B.: Tracheal Reconstruction with Gortex Grafts: Preliminary Experimental Study. Head and Neck Oncol Research Conf Arlington, VA, USA, 10-12 Sept. 1987, pp. 397-401

Oppenheimer, R., Krespi, Y.P.: Submucous Resection of Laryngeal Cartilages. Surgical Forum Vol. 38:569-571, 1987

Mitrani, M., Krespi, Y.P.: Functional Restoration Following SubTotal Glossectomy and Laryngectomy. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surgery 98:5-9, 1988

Shaha, A.R., Hoover, E.L., Marti, J., Krespi, Y.P.: Is Routine Triple Endoscopy Cost Effective in Head and Neck Cancer? Am J of Surg 155:750-753, 1988

Krespi, Y.P., Flanzer, J., Oppenheimer, R.: The Rhombotrapezious Myocutaneous and Osteomyocutaneous Flap. Arch Otolaryngol 114:734-738, 1988

Krespi, Y.P., Har-El, G.: Surgery of the Clivus and Anterior Cervical Spine. Arch Otolaryngol 114:73-78, 1988

Shaha, A., Dimaio, T., Money, S., Krespi, Y.P.: Prosthetic Reconstruction of the Trachea. Am J of Surg 156:306-309, 1988

Har-El, G., Hadar, T., Krespi, Y.P.: Clinical Experiences with Carcinoma of the Maxillary Sinus. ENT Journal 67:494-510, 1988

Har-El, G., Hadar, T., Krespi, Y.P.: An Analysis of Staging Systems for Carcinoma of the Maxillary Sinus. ENT Journal 67:511-520, 1988

Shaha, A., Hoover, E.L., Mitrani, M., Marti, J.R., Krespi, Y.P.: Synchronicity, Multicentricity and Metachronicity of Head and Neck Cancer. Head and Neck Surg 10:225-228, 1988

Blitzer, A., Krespi, Y.P.: Surgical Management of Aspiration. Otolaryngol Clinic of North America 21:743-750, 1988

Har-El, G., Einhorn, R.K., Krespi, Y.P.: Temporal Arteritis. Ear, Nose and Throat J Vol. 67, 216-236, 1988

Har-El, G., Hadar, T., Krespi, Y.P., Abraham, A., Sidi, J.: Clinical Experience with Carcinoma of the Maxillary Sinus. Ear, Nose and Throat J 67:494-510, 1988

Har-El, G., Hadar, T., Krespi, Y.P., Abraham, A., Sidi, J.: An Analysis of Staging Systems for Carcinoma of the Maxillary Sinus. Ear, Nose and Throat J 67:511-520, 1988

Krespi, Y.P., Weiss, M.H., Reede, D., Bergeron, R.T.: Computerized Tomography Following Skull Base Resection. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 100:218-223, 1989

Krespi, Y.P., Har-El, G., Levine, T.L., Ossoff, R.H., Wurster, C.F., Paulsen, J.W.: Laser Lingual Tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope 99:131-135, 1989

Krespi, Y.P., Meltzer, C.: Laser Surgery for Vocal Cord Cancer Involving the Anterior Commissure. Ann Otol Rhin Laryng 98:105-109, 1989

Oppenheimer, R.W., Krespi, Y.P., Einhorn, R.K.: Management of Laryngeal Radionecrosis: Animal and Clinical Experience. Head and Neck. 11,252-256, 1989

Krespi, Y.P.: Lateral Skull Base Surgery for Cancer. Laryngoscope 99:514-524, 1989

Har-El, G., Krespi, Y.P., Goldsher, M.: The combined Use of Muscle Flaps and Alloplasts for Tracheal Reconstruction. Arch Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 115:1310-1313, 1989

Bhatia, P., Krespi, Y.P., Cusumano, R.: Oral Injuries Due to Prolonged Endotracheal Intubation. Ann Otol Rhin Laryng, 1989

Har-El, G., Krespi, Y.P.: The Combined Use of Muscle Flaps and Alloplasts for Tracheal Reconstruction. Arch Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 115:1310-1313, 1989

Har-El, G., Krespi, Y.P., Har-El, R.: Physical Rehabilitation After Myocutaneous Flaps. Head and Neck Surg 12:218-224, 1990

Goldsher, M., Krespi, Y.P., Einhorn, R.K.: Neodymium-YAG Laser Turbinectomy: Preliminary Report. XIV World Congress of Otolaryn, Madrid, Spain, Sept, 1989

Har-El, G., Nash, M., Torno, R.B., Goldsher, M., Krespi, Y.P.: Periosteum Wrapped Methylmethacrylate for Reconstructive Surgery: A Controlled Canine Study. Abstracts of the 13th Research Meeting, St. Petersburg, 204, 1990

Krespi, Y.P., Blitzer, A.: Narrow Field Laryngectomy for Chronic Aspiration. Laryngoscope 1990

Krespi, Y.P., Weiss, M.H.: Lingoscope for Endoscopic Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990 Sep:103 (3):502-3.

Krespi, Y.P., Weiss, M.H., Bhatia, P.: Laser De-Epithelialization of Muscle-Based Flaps. Laryngoscope. 1990 Jun:100 (6):661-2.

Kuriloff, D.B., Goldsher, M., Blaugrund, S.M., Krespi, Y.P.: Controlled Laryngoscopy For Vocal Cord Medialization: A Technique Using Tissue Expansion 100:903-908, 1990.

Krespi, Y.P., Josephson, J.S.: Partial Laryngopharyngectomy and Voice Preservation in Anterior Pyriform Sinus Carcinoma. Operative Techniques in Oto-HNS 1:22-27, 1990

Josephson, J.S., Krespi, Y.P., Eisele, D.W., Goepfert, H., Soboroff, B.J.: Pyriform Sinus cancer. Operative Tech in Oto-HNS 1:75-78, 1990

Goldsher, M., Krespi, Y., Netzer, A., Joachims, H.Z.: A New Operative Technique for Deformations of the Nose and Septum. Harefuah Apr 15 ; 118(8): 445-7. Hebrew, 1990

Krespi, Y.P.:Difficult Problem Reanimating the Paralyzed Eye Following Cancer Resection of the Maxilla. Am J Otol May 11(3):214-5, 1990.

Har-El, G., Sasaki, C.T., Prager, D., Krespi, Y.P.: Acute Suppurative Thryoiditis and the Branchial Apparatus. Am J Otolaryngol 12:6-11, 1991

Har-El, G., Hadar, T., Krespi, Y.P.: Multiple Branchiogenic Anomalies. Ear, Nose and Throat J 70:777-782, 1991

Simpson, J.I., Wolf, G.L., Rosen, A., Krespi, Y.P., Schiff, G.A.: The Oyxgen and Nitrous Oxide Indices of Flammability of Endotracheal Tubes Determined by Laser Ignition. Laryngoscope. 1991 Sep:101(9):981-4.

Har-El, G., Nash, M., Torno, R.B., Goldsher, M., Krespi, Y.P.: Periosteum-wrapped Alloplasts for Reconstruction of Head and Neck Surgery. Br J Plast Surg 45:169-174, 1992

Har-El, G., Shaha, A., Chaudry, R., Hadar, T., Krespi, Y.P., Lucente, F.E.: T1 Carcinoma of the Uvula and Midline Soft Palate: Indication for Neck Treatment. Head and Neck 14:99-101, 1992

Krespi, Y.P., Har-El, G., Nash, M.: The Transcervical Approach to the Anterior Mediastinum. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 107:7-13, 1992

Har-El, G., Nash, M., Oppenheimer, R.W., Krespi, Y.P.: The Use of Salivary Bypass for Pharyngeal Reconstruction. Laryngoscope 102:1073-1078, 1992

Har-El, G., Shapshay, S.M., Bohigan, K., Krespi, Y.P., Lucente, F.E.: The Treatment of Rhinophyma "Cold" Versus Laser Technique. Arch Otolaryng Head and Neck Surg 119:628-631, 1993

Krespi, Y.P., Vitale, V.J., Kegetsu, N.J.: The Management of the Carotid Artery at the Skull Base. Head and Neck Cancer III:643-647, 1993

Josephson, G.D., Josephson, J.S., Krespi, Y.P., Einhorn, R., Stierna, P: Airway Obstruction. New Modalities in Treatment. Med Clin North Am. 1983 May:77(3):539-49.

Krespi, Y.P., Pearlman, S.J., Keidar, A., Coleman, J.A.: Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty for Snoring. Insights in Otolaryngol Vol. 9, No. 1, 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Pate, B.: Auricular Reconstruction Using Postauricular Myocutaneous Flap. Laryngoscope 104:778-780, 1994

Castro, D.J., Saxton, R.E., Soudant, J., Calcaterra, T., Lufkin, R., Myerges, A., Aldinger, J., Paiva, M., Anzai, Y., Chung, P.S., Rhee, G., Ward, P.,

Krespi, Y.P.: Minimally Invasive Palliative Tumor Therapy by Imaging Techniques. J of Clin Med and Surg Vol 12, No. 2, 65-73, 1994

Weiss, M.H., Krespi, Y.P.: Lingoscope for Endoscopic Laser Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

Bhatia, P., Krespi, Y.P.: Comparison, of the Healing Response of Nerve Endings between Laser and Scalpel Wounds. Laryngoscope

Goldsher, M., Becker, S., Krespi, Y.P.: The "Swinging Door" Technique for Septorhinoplasty.

Krespi, Y.P., Pitale, M., Sisson, G.A.: Surgery for Stomal Recurrence after Thirty Years and Sixty Cases.

Krespi, Y.P., Flanzer, J.M.: The Rhombotrapezius Myocutaneous Flap: Analysis of Thirty Patients. Ann Otol Rhin Laryngol

Har-El, G., Krespi, Y.P., Sasaki, C.: Fourth Branchial Cleft Cyst.

Krespi, Y.P., Josephson, G.D., Goldsher, M.: Management of Laryngotracheal Stenosis: Long-Term Results. Ann Otol Rhin Laryngol

Har-El, G., Krespi, Y.P., Prager, D.A.: Megestrol Acetate for the Treatment of Cachexia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.

Har-El, G., Krespi, Y.P.: The Prophylactic Use of Salivary Bypass in Pharyngeal Reconstruction.

Krespi Y.P., Ling, E.H: Laser-assisted Serial Tonsillectomy: J Otolaryngol Oct; 23(5): 325-7, 1994.

Krespi, Y.P., Slatkine, M.: Instrumentation for office Laser Surgery. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 211-217, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Keidar, A.: Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty for the Treatment of Snoring. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 228-234, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Keidar, A., Khosh, M.M., Pearlman, S.J., Zammit, G.: The Efficacy of Laser Assisted Uvula-Palatoplasty (LAUP) in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and Upper Airway Resistance

Syndrome (UARS). Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 235-243, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Khosh, M.M., Blitzer, A.: Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment Benign Nasopharyngeal Lesions. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 267-270, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Ling, E.H.: Laser Management of Anterior Epistaxis. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 271-273 Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Hanson, M.P.: Endoscopic Management of Lymphoepithelial Parotid Cysts. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 284-286, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Mayer, M., Slatkine, M.: Laser Photocoagulation of the Inferior Turbinates. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, 287-291, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Ling, E.H.: Tonsil Cryptolysis Using CO2 Swiftlase. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 5, No. 2, Dec 1994

Krespi, Y.P., Kuriloff, D.B., Aner, M.: Sarcoidosis of the Sinonasal Tract: A New Staging System. Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 112, No. 2, 221-227, Feb 1995

Moshe, G., Joachims, H.Z., Golz, A., Har-El, G., Brauerman, I., Podos, L., Elidan, J., Krespi, Y.P.: Nd: YAG Laser Turbinate Surgery Animal Experimental Surgery: Preliminary Report. Laryngoscope 105: No. 3, 319, 1995

Krespi, Y.P., Pearlman, S.J.: Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty for the Treatment of Snoring. Current Opin in Otol-Head and Neck Surg 3:195-200, 1995

Ossoff, R.H., Duncavage, J.A., Krespi, Y.P., Shapshay, S.M.: Endoscopic Laser Arytenoidectomy Revisited. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 99:764-69, 1995

Silverstein, H., Kuhn, J., Choo, D., Krespi, Y.P., Rosenberg, S., Rowan, P.T.: Laser Assisted Tympanostamy. Laryngoscope 106, 1067-1074, September 1996

Khosh, M., Krespi, Y.P.: Swallowing Physiology. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 8, No 4, 182-184, Dec 1997.

Wisdom, G., Krespi, Y.P., Blitzer, A.: Surgical Therapy for Chronic Aspiration. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 8, No 4, 199-208, Dec 1997.

Krespi, Y.P., Kuriloff, D., Komisar, A.: Midline Approach to the Larynx, Pharynx and Trachea. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 8, No 4, 223-226, Dec 1997.

Krespi, Y.P., Blitzer, A: Laryngectomy for Aspiration: Narrow Field Technique. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 8, No 4, 227-230, Dec 1997.

Krespi, Y.P.: The Sucess of LAUP in Select Patients With Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders. Arch Otol Head Neck Surg Vol 124, 1998

133. Cohen, D., Siegel, G., Krespi, Y.P., Schechter, E.E., Slatkine, M.: Middle Ear Laser Office Ventilation (LOV) with a CO2 Laser Flashscanner. J of Clin Laser Med & Surg Vol 16, No 2, 107-109,            1998.

Krespi, Y.P., Kacker, A.: Management of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis after Uvulopataloplasty. Arch Otol Head Neck Surg Vol 123 No 6, 2000.

Krespi, Y., Kacker, A., Remacle, M.: Endoscopic Treatment of Zenker’s Diverticulum Using CO2 Laser. Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 127, No. 4, 309-314, Oct 2002.

Krespi, Y., Kacker, A.: Hyoid Suspension for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 13, No 2, 144-149, June 2002.

Krespi, Y., Kacker, A.: Management of Nasopharyngeal Stenosis Following Uvulopalatoplasty. Oper Tech in Otol-Head and Neck Surg Vol 13, No 2, 161-165, June 2002.

Krespi, J. P., Soliemanzadeh, P.: A New Polymer Technology Allowing Enzymatic Breakdown of Biocontaminants. Managing Infection Control Vol 2, Issue 10, 70-73, October 2002.

Krespi, Y. P., Kacker, A.: Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty Revisted. The Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 495-500, June 2003.

Krespi, Y.P.: Halitosis. Folia Otorhinolaryngologica Vol. 9, No 3,4, 2003.

Krespi, Y.P.: Halitosis. Folio Otorhinolaryngologica Vol 9, No 3 4, 11-15, 2003.

BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Sisson, G.A., Krespi, Y.P.: Transantral Ethmoidectomy, Modern Text on Rhin, J. Goldman, Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  2. Krespi, Y.P., Levine, T.M., Sisson, G.A.: Advanced Cancer of Paranasal Sinuses, Modern Text on Rhin, J. Goldman, Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  3. Krespi, Y.P., Levine, T.M.: The Management and Therapy of Tumors of the Temporal Bone, Otol Med Surg, Churchill Livingstone, Inc., P.W. Alberti Ruber, Eds.
  4. Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F., Sisson, G.A.: Management of Recurrent Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Clin Otolaryngol, Vol. 18, No 3, 613-619, 1985
  5. Krespi, Y.P., Atiyah, R.A.: Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx: Three Years Survey Results, Clin Otolaryngol, Vol 18, No. 3, 469-477, 1985
  6. Krespi, Y.P.: Cancer Surgery of the Skull Base, Clinics of Plastic and Recon Surg, Vol 12, No 3, 389-392, 1985
  7. Krespi, Y.P., Blitzer, A., Baredes, S., Logemann, J.A.: Swallowing Disorders and Aspiration: Neurological Disorders of the Larynx, Otol    Clin N
    America Vol 21, No 4, 1988
  8. Krespi, Y.P., Levine, T.M., Oppenheimer, R.: Skull Base Chordomas, Clin Otolaryngol, Vol 19, No 4, 797-804, 1986
  9. Krespi, Y.P., Levine, T.M., Sisson, G.A.: Tumor Surgery of the Skull Base, HNS Instructional Courses, Vol II, 1989
  10. Blitzer, A., Krespi, Y.P.: Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Management of Chronic Aspiration, AAO-HNS Instructional Courses, Vol II, 1989
  11. Krespi, Y.P., Wurster, C.F.: Cancer of the Tongue Base, Current Therapy in Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg, George Gates, Ed., P.D. Deck Publishers Co., 1990
  12. Krespi, Y.P.: Skull Base Tumors, Oper Challenges in Otolaryngol-Head and Neck Surg, Harold C. Pillsbury, III, Manning M. Goldsmith, III, Eds, Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., 1990
  13. Josephson, J.S., Krespi, Y.P.: Management of Stomal Recurrence. In Silver C: Laryngeal Cancer. New York, Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 1990.
  14. Krespi, Y.P., Cusumano, R.J.: Transpalatal and Mandibular Approaches to the Skull Base, Surgery of Skull Base Tumors, G. Gary Jackson, Ed., Churchill Livingstone, Inc., 1991
  15. Krespi, Y.P., Cusumano, R.J.: Transpalatal and Mandibular Approaches to the Skull Base, Surg of Skull Base Tumors, G. Gary Jackson, Ed., Churchill Livingstone, Inc., 1991
  16. Krespi, Y.P., Har-El, G.: The Transmandibular-Transcervical Approach to the Skull Base, Surg of Cranial-Base Tumors, Laligaru N. Sekhar, Ivo P. Jan Eds., Raven Press, NY, 1992
  17. Har-El, G., Nash, M.: Complications of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Comp in Head and Neck Surg, Krespi, Y.P. and Ossoff, Eds., R.H., W. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1992
  18. Krespi, Y.P.: Pharyngocutaneous Fistula, Comp of Head and Neck Surg, Yosef P. Krespi and Robert H. Ossoff, Eds., W.B. Saunders Co., 1993
  19. Blitzer, A., Krespi, Y.P.: Dysphasia and Aspiration, Comp of Head and Neck Surgery, Yosef P. Krespi and Robert H. Ossoff, Eds., W.B. Saunders Co., 1993
  20. Krespi, Y.P., Sisson, G.A.: Stomal Recurrence and Mediastinal Dissection, Comp of Head and Neck Surg, Yosef P. Krespi, Robert H. Ossoff, Eds., W.B. Saunders Co., 1993
  21. Krespi, Y.P., Khetarpal, U.: Laryngeal Surgery, Comp of Head and Neck, Yosef P. Krespi, Robert H. Ossoff, Eds., W.B. Saunders Co., 1993
  22. Krespi, Y.P., Har-El, G.: Laser Palatine and Lingual Tonsillectomy, Ossoff, R.H. and Duncavage, J.A.: Laser Surgery in Otolarygol, C.V. Mosby, St. Louis
  23. Krespi, Y.P., Khosh, M.M.:Laser-Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty for Snoring.  In Cosmetic Laser Surgery. Alster T (ed) J. Wiley and Sons Inc. New York, NY . 1995. pp67-80.
  24. Krespi, Y.P.: Editor Office Based Surgery of the Head and Neck, Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998
  25. Blizter, A., Krespi, Y.P.: Laser Assisted Endoscopic Laryngeal Surgery (LAELS), Office Based Surgery in Otolaryngology Thieme, 1998.
  26. Krespi, Y.P., Nestor, M., Slatkine, M.: Laser Hair Removal, Office Based Surgery in Otolaryngology Thieme, 1998.
  27. Krespi, Y.P.: Laser Photocoagulation of the Inferior Turbinates, Office Based Surgery in Otolaryngology Thieme, 1998.
  28. Samara, G., Krespi, Y.P.: Endoscopic Control of Nasopharyngeal Lesions, Office Based Surgery in Otolaryngology Thieme, 1998.
  29. Krespi, Y.P., Khosh, M.: Laser-Assisted Serial Tonsillectomy, Office Based Surgery in Otolaryngology Thieme, 1998.
  30. Krespi, Y.P.: Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP), OfficeBased Surgery in Otolaryngology Thieme, 1998.
  31. Krespi, Y.P.: Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty for Snoring, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  32. Krespi, Y.P., Khosh, M.: The Efficacy of Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  33. Krespi, Y.P., Khosh, M.: Laser-Assisted Tonsil Ablation, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  34. Krespi, Y.P.: Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty: Results and Complications in 1000 Patients, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  35. Krespi, Y.P., Karen, M.: Laser Treatment of the Lingual Tonsils, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  36. Blitzer, A., Krespi, Y.P.: Laser-Assisted Endoscopic Laryngeal Surgery, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  37. Krespi, Y.P., Mayer, M., Slatkine, M.: Laser Photocoagulation of the Inferior Turbinates, Office-Based Surgery of the Head and Neck Lippincott-Raven, 1998
  38. Oswal, V., Remacle, M., Jovanovic, S.,  Krespi, J.: Co-Editor, Lasers in
    Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Kugler Publications, 2002
  39. Oswal, V., Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Nasal Turbinate Surgery, Lasers in    
    Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M.,    
    Eds, Chap 12, 221-243, 2002.
  40. Oswal, V., Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia, 
          Lasers in   Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V.,     
          Remacle, M., Eds, Chap 14C, 277-287, 2002.
  41. Kamami, Y. V., Krespi, J., Simo, R., Kacker, A.: Laser-Assisted Surgery for   
    Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M., Eds, Chap 21, 2002.
  42. Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Laser-Assisted Uvuloplasty, Lasers in   
          Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M.,  
          Eds, Chap 21A, 384-389, 2002.

  43. Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Laser-Assisted Septoplasty, Lasers in  
          Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M.,  
          Eds, Chap 21B, 389-392, 2002.
  44. Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Laser Midline Glossectomy and Lingualplasty for 
          Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Lasers in   Otorhinolaryngology and  
          Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M., Eds, Chap 21C, 392-395, 2002.
  45. Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Laser-Assisted Serial Tonsillectomy, Lasers in   
          Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M., 
          Eds, Chap 22B, 404-408, 2002.
  46. Krespi, J., Kacker, A.: Laser Management of Lingual Tonsils, Lasers in   
          Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oswal, V., Remacle, M.,    
          Eds, Chap 22C, 408-413, 2002.

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Instruction Courses: (Course Director or Course Co-Director)

  • Pectoralis Myocutaneous Flap and Gastric Pull-up for One Stage Immediate Reconstruction of Upper Mediastinum and Esophagus
  • Total Laryngectomy and Neoglottis
  • Voice Preservation and Restoration
  • Cancer Surgery of the Skull Base
  • Evaluation and Management of Chronic Aspiration
  • Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) for the Treatment of Snoring
  • Office Based Laser Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology
  • Laser Surgery Course, Northwestern University Medical School Spring Head and Neck Workshop, Northwestern University Medical School           
  • Mini-Fellowship Program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Memorial Hospital                    
  • Neurovascular Society and Society for Neurovascular Surgery, Annual Meeting, University of Illinois
  • International Rhinology Symposium "The Nose", Chicago, IL
  • Skull Base Surgery Symposium, New York, NY
  • Laser Surgery Workshops, Brooklyn, NY
  • Swallowing Disorders Symposium, New York, NY
  • New York Otology Symposium, New York, NY
  • New England Otolaryngology Society Meeting, Boston, MA, Guest of Honor
  • Combined South Carolina-North Carolina Otolaryngology Society Meeting, Guest of Honor
  • Laryngeal Symposium, University of Barcelona
  • World Congress in Otorhinolaryngology, Madrid, Spain
  • Laser Surgery Symposium, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Pan Pacific Surgical Association, Hawaii      
  • Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Panel & Symposium, American Academy Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • New Perspectives in Otolaryngology, Guest Lecturer on Cancer Surgery of the Skull Base, Paris, France
  • Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty-A New Office Based Technique For the Treatment of Snoring, Ft. Myers, FL
  • Office Based Surgery of the Oropharynx, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Office Laser Surgery of the Oropharynx, St. Joseph Hospital Annual Comprehensive Sinus Surgery Course, Mount Sinai                                    Hospital, New York, NY - Annually
  • LAUP-Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty & Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, Santa Rosa, CA
  • Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty Course, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty, University of Toronto, Ontario Office Based Laser Surgery in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, New York, NY (four courses annually)
  • American Society of Sleep Disorders, "Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty for Snoring", Fort Lauderdale, FL - Annuall
  • American Society of Sleep Disorders, "Management of Sleep Disorders and Sleep Apnea", Fort Lauderdale, FL - Annually

PRESENTATIONS: (Local, National and International)
Furnished upon request

PATENTS APPROVED OR PENDING

  1. Warning Apparatus for a Tracheotomy Tube (US Patent No – 5,367,292)
  2. C02 Laser Tongue Blade Evacuation System (US Patent No – 5,460,626)
  3. Laser Nasal Speculum
  4. Laryngeal Laser Surgery with CO2 Waveguide
  5. Interstitial Thermal Therapy of Nasal Turbinates using YAG Laser Fiber
  6. CO2 Laser Fiber
  7. System and Method for Pricing Goods (Patent Pending)
  8. Infection Control with Intense Light and Oxygen Gel
  9. Apparatus for Administering Local Anesthesia and Therapeutic Medications during Endoscopic Surgery (US Patent No – 5,817,073)
  10. Nasal Volume Meter (US Patent No – 5,279,304)
  11. Aneurysm Treatment Devices (Patent Pending)
  12. Porous Biodurable Elastomeric Implants (Patent Pending)
  13. Control of Microorganisms Causing Rhinosinusitis and Other Respiratory Tract Infections
  14. Control of Microorganisms in the Non-Dental Upper Respiratory Tract

 

 
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