RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP 1999
RESEARCH OUTPUT
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Academic Refereed

Journal articles, book chapters and other published papers

Basir Ghazala, S., Ng, E.H.Y., So, W.W.K., O, W.S. and Ho, P.C. Role of ovarian stimulation on endometrial development assessed by sonographic imaging in an in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 1998, 19 Supplement: 84-85.

Chan, B.C.P. and Lao, T.T.H. Influence of parity on the obstetric performance of mothers age 40 and above in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4(4): 133.

Chan, B.C.P. and Lao, T.T.H. Influence of parity on the obstetric performance of mothers aged 40 years and above. Human Reproduction, 1999, 14(3): 833-837.

Chan, C.C.W., Lao, T.T.H. and Cheung, A.N.Y. Preliminary report on the rate of apoptosis in human first and third trimester placentae. Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4(4): 84.

Chan, C.C.W. and To, W.K.W. Antepartum hemorrhage of unknown origin - what is its clinical significance?. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 1998, 78: 186-190.

Chan, C.C.W., Lao, T.T.H. and Cheung, A.N.Y. Apoptotic and proliferative activities in first trimester placentae. Placenta, 1998, 20: 223-227.

Chan, C.C.W., Lao, T.T.H. and Cheung, A.N.Y. Apoptosis in human placenta. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999, 179 (5): 1377-1378.

Chan, C.C.W., Lao, T.T.H. and Cheung, A.N.Y. Trophoblastic proliferation and apoptosis in relation to gestational age in normal human pregnancies. Placenta, 1999, 20: 223-227.

Cheng, D.K.L., Chan, Y.M., Ng, T.Y., Cheung, A.N.Y., Ngan, H.Y.S. and Wong, R.L.C. Mitomycin chemotherapeutic pleurodesis to palliate malignant pleural effusions secondary to gynecological cancer. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 1999, 78: 443-446.

Cheung, A.N.Y., Zhang, D.K., Liu, Y., Ngan, H.Y.S., Shen, D.H. and Tsao, S.W. Telomerase activity in gestational trophoblastic disease. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1999, 52: 1-4.

Cheung, A.N.Y., Shen, D.H., Khoo, U.S., Chiu, P.M., Tin, P.C., Chung, L.P. and Ngan, H.Y.S. Immunohistochemical and mutational analysis of p53 tumour suppressor gene in gestational trophoblastic disease - correlation with mdm2, proliferation index and clinicopathological parameters. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 1999, 9: 123-130.

Ho, P.C. The history, current status and future development of in-vitro fertilization. Assisted Reproductive Technology edited and published by Reproductive Medicine Unit, Sun Yat Sen University of Medical Sciences. Chapter 1, 1998, 1-6.

Ho, P.C. and Ngai, C.S.W. Mifepristone and misoprostol. Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1999, 9: 29-33.

Ho, P.C. Comparison of three single doses of mifepristone as emergency cobntraception : a randomised trial. The Lancet, 1999, 353: 697-702.

Ho, P.C. Unexplained Infertility. Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 1998, 7(3): 131-136.

Khoo, U.S., Ozcelik, H., Cheung, A.N.Y., Chow, L.W.C., Ngan, H.Y.S., Done, S.J., Liang, A.C.T., Chan, V.W.Y., Au, G.K.H., Ng, W.F., Poon, C.S.P., Leung, Y.F., Loong, F., Ip, P.P.C., Chan, G.S.W., Andrulis, I.L., Lu, J. and Ho, F.C.S. Short report: Somatic mutations in the BRCA1 gene in Chinese sporadic breast and ovarian cancer. Oncogene, 1999, 18: 4643-4646.

Lam, Y.H., Lee, C.P. and Tang, M.H.Y. Letters To The Editor : Low second-trimester maternal serum human chorionic gonadotrophin in a trisomy 9 pregnancy. Prenatal Diagnosis, 1998, 18: 1212-1214.

Lam, Y.H., Eik-Nes, S.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Lee, C.P. and Nicholls, J.M. Prenatal sonographic features of spondylocostal dysostosis and diaphragmatic hernia in the first trimester. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 1999, 13: 213-215.

Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Lee, C.P. and Tse, H.Y. Prenatal ultrasonographic prediction of homozygous type I alpha-thalassemia at 12 to 13 weeks of gestation. American Journal of Obstet Gynecol, 1998, 180(1), Part 1: 148-150.

Lam, Y.H., Yeung, W.S.B., Tang, M.H.Y., Ng, E.H.Y., So, W.W.K. and Ho, P.C. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotrophin in pregnancies conceived after intracytoplasmic sperm injection and conventional in-vitro fertilization. Human Reproduction, 1999, 14(8): 2120-2123.

Lam, Y.H. and Tang, M.H.Y. Second-trimester maternal serum inhibin - A screening for fetal down syndrome in Asian women. Prenatal Diagnosis, 1999, 19: 463-467.

Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Lee, C.P. and Tse, H.Y. Cardiac blood flow studies in fetuses with homozygous alpha-thalassemia-1 at 12-13 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 1998, 13: 48-51.

Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Lee, C.P. and Tse, H.Y. Nuchal translucency in fetuses affected by homozygous alpha-thalassemia-1 at 12-13 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 1999, 13: 238-240.

Lam, Y.H. and Tang, M.H.Y. Sonographic features of fetal trisomy 18 at 13 and 14 weeks : four case reports. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 1999, 13: 366-369.

Lao, T.T.H. Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy Part I : Hypothyroidism. Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology July/August 1998, 1998, 32-34.

Lao, T.T.H. Diabetes mellitus complicating pregnancy. Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4(4): 109.

Lao, T.T.H. and Ho, L.F. Obstetric outcome of teenage pregnancies. Human Reproduction, 1998, 13(11): 3228-3232.

Lao, T.T.H., Ho, L.F. and Liu, K.L. Gestational Diabetics Mellitus in Teenage Pregnancy : A Case-control Study. Diabetic Medicine, 1998, 15: 1036-1038.

Lao, T.T.H. Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy Part II : Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy. Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, September /October 1998, 1998, 20-24.

Lau, Y.L., Ma, E.S.K., Ha, S.Y., Chan, G.C.F., Chiu, D., Tang, M.H.Y., Hawkins, B.R., Chan, V.N.Y. and Liang, R.H.S. Sibling HLA-Matched Cord Blood Transplant for -Thalassaemia: Report of Two Cases, Expression of Fetal Hemoglobin, and Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1998, 20(5): 477-481.

Leung, M.P., Tang, M.H.Y. and Ghosh, A. Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital heart Malformations: Classification Based on Abnormalities Detected by the Four-chamber View. Prenatal Diagnosis, 1999, 19: 305-313.

Leung, T.W. and Lao, T.T.H. Placental weight to birthweight ratio is not increased in small- and large-for-gestational age infants in gestational impaired glucose tolerance. Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4(4): 49.

Leung, W.C., Leung, T.W., Lam, Y.Y.J. and Ho, P.C. The prevalence of domestic violence against pregnant women in a Chinese community. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1999, 66: 23-30.

Liu, L.P.S., Chan, S.T.H., Ho, P.C. and Yeung, W.S.B. Partial purification of embryotrophic factors from human oviductal cells. Human Reproduction, 1998, 13(6): 1613-1619.

Lo, L., Pun, T.C. and Chan, S. Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy : An evaluation of laparoscopic surgery versus laparotomy in 614 patients. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynaecol, 1999, 39(2): 185-187.

Lo, S.S.T., Khoo, U.S., Cheng, D.K.L., Ng, T.Y., Wong, R.L.C. and Ngan, H.Y.S. Role of serial tumor markers in the surveillance for recurrence in endometrial cancer. Cancer Detection and Prevention, 1999, 23.

Mok, W.Y., Yeung, W.S.B. and Luk, J.M.C. Differential expression of gap-junction gene connexin 31 in seminiferous epithelium of rat testes. Federation of European Biochemical Societies Letters, 1999, 452: 243-248.

Mok, W.Y., Yeung, W.S.B. and Luk, J.M.C. Differential expression of gap-junction gene connexin 31 in seminiferous epithelium of rat testes (abstract). The FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: LB151.

Ng, E.H.Y., Tang, O.S., So, W.W.K. and Ho, P.C. A prospective, open, randomized clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of two gonadotropin preparations administered in WHO group II anovulatory subfertile women. Journal of Obstet. Gynaecol. Research, 1998, 24(5): 355-361.

Ng, E.H.Y., Yeung, W.S.B., So, W.W.K. and Ho, P.C. An analysis of ectopic pregnancies following in vitro fertilisation treatment in a 10-year period. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1998, 18(4): 359-364.

Ngai, C.S.W. and Ho, P.C. Clinical use of misoprostol in obstetrics and gynecology. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India, 1999, 49(1): 40-44.

Ngai, C.S.W., Chan, Y.M., Tang, O.S. and Ho, P.C. The use of misoprostol for pre-operative cervical dilatation prior to vacuum aspiration : a randomized trial. Human Reproduction, 1999, 14(8): 2139-2142.

Ngan, H.Y.S., Cheung, A.N.Y., Lauder, I.J., Cheng, D.K.L., Wong, R.L.C. and Ma, H.K. Tumour Markers and Their Prognostic Value in Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix. Tumor Biology, 1998, 19: 439-444.

Ngan, H.Y.S., Liu, V.W.S. and Liu, S. Risk of cervical cancer is not increased in Chinese carrying homozygous arginine at codon 72 of p53. British Journal of Cancer, 1999.

Ngan, H.Y.S., Cheung, A.N.Y., Liu, S., Yip, P.S.F. and Tsao, G.S.W. Abnormal expression or mutation of TP53 and HPV in vulvar cancer. European Journal of Cancer, 1999, 35(3): 481-484.

Ngan, H.Y.S., Chan, F.L., Au, V.W.K., Cheng, D.K.L., Ng, T.Y. and Wong, R.L.C. Clinical outcome of micrometastasis in the lung in stage IA persistent gestational trophoblastic disease. Gynecologic Oncology, 1998, 70: 192-194.

Ou, J.P., Wang, Q.G., Chan, S.T.H. and Yeung, W.S.B. The use of capillary electrophoresis-based immunoassay for large molecule. Journal of Chromatography B, 1999, 727: 63-71.

Puddy, V., Lam, B.C.C., Tang, M.H.Y., Wong, K.Y., Lam, Y.H., Wong, K. and Yeung, C.Y. Variable levels of mosaicism for trisomy 21 in a non-immune hydropic infant with chylothorax. Prenatal Diagnosis, 1999, 19: 764-766.

Shen, D.H., Ng, T.Y., Khoo, U.S., Xue, W.C. and Cheung, A.N.Y. Pseudomyxoma peritonei - a heterogenous disease. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1998, 62: 173-182.

Tai, K.S., Chan, F.L. and Ngan, H.Y.S. Renal metastasis from choriocarcinoma : MRI appearance. Abdominal Imaging, 1998, 23: 536-538.

Tam, K.F. and Lao, T.T.H. Hemoglobin and red cell indices correlated with serum ferritin concentration in late pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999, 93(3): 427-431.

Tang, O.S., Tang, G.W.K., Yip, P., Li, B. and Fan, S. Long-term depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate and bone mineral density. Contraception, 1998, 59: 25-29.

Tang, O.S., Gao, P.P., Cheng, L., Lee, W.H. and Ho, P.C. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study to assess the effect of oral contraceptive pills on the outcome of medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. Human Reproduction, 1999, 14(3): 722-725.

To, W.K.W. and Tang, M.H.Y. The Association between maternal smoking and fetal hydranencephaly. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 1999, 25(1): 39-42.

Wang, Q.G., Luo, G.A., Ou, J.P. and Yeung, W.S.B. Noncompetitive immunoassays using protein G affinity capillary chromatography and capillary electrophoresis with laser induced fluorescence detection. Journal of Chromatography A, 1999, 848(1-2): 139-148.

Wong, H.S., Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Cheung, L.W.K., Ng, L.K.L. and Yan, K.W. First-trimester ultrasound diagnosis of holoprosencephaly : three case reports. Ultrasound obstet Gynecol, 1999, 13: 356-359.

Wong, K.S., Ngai, C.S.W., Wong, A.Y.K., Tang, L.C.H. and Ho, P.C. Vaginal misoprostol compared with vaginal gemeprost in termination of second trimester pregnancy - A randomized trial. Contraception, 1998, 58: 207-210.

Wong, R.L.C., Ngan, H.Y.S., Cheung, A.N.Y., Cheng, D.K.L., Ng, T.Y. and Choy, D.T.K. Chemoradiation and adjuvant chemotherapy in cervical cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 1999, 17(7): 2055-2060.

Yao, Y.Q., Chiu, C.N.P., Ip, S.M., Ho, P.C. and Yeung, W.S.B. Glycoproteins present in human follicular fluid that inhibit the zona-binding capacity of spermatozoa. Human Reproduction, 1998, 13(9): 2541-2547.

Yao, Y.Q., Ho, P.C. and Yeung, W.S.B. The effects of human oviductal cell coculture on various functional parameters of human spermatozoa. Fertility and Sterility, 1999, 71(2): 232-239.

Yeung, W.S.B., Lan, E.Y.L., So, W.W.K., Ho, P.C., Yuen, A.W.C. and Tam, P.C. Assisted fertilization - the experience of Queen Mary Hospital. The Hong Kong Medical Diary, 1998, 3: 3-4.

Zhang, D., Ngan, H.Y.S., Cheng, R.Y.S., Cheung, A.N.Y., Liu, S. and Tsao, G.S.W. Clinical significance of telomerase activation and telomeric restriction fragment (TRF) in cervical cancer. European Journal of Cancer, 1999, 35(1): 154-160.

Conference and working papers

Basir Ghazala, S., Ng, E.H.Y., So, W.W.K., O, W.S. and Ho, P.C. Endometrial thickness as a predictor of treatment out come in an in-vitro fertilization program in control ovarian stimulation and frozen thawed embryo transfer cycles. Abstract for Society For The Study of Fertility, Glasgow 1998.

Chan, B.C.P. and Lao, T.T.H. Gestational diabetes mellitus in mothers aged 40 and above. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Chan, C.C.W. and To, W.K.W. Antepartum haemorrhage of unknown origin - what is its clinical significance?. Abstract for The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, First International Congress, 26-29 November, 1998.

Chan, C.C.W., Lao, T.T.H. and Cheung, A.N.Y. The effect of mifepristone on apoptosis and cell proliferation in second trimester placentae. Abstract for The HKCOG 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium, 29-30 August, 1998.

Chan, G.C.F., Ha, S.Y., Lee, T.L., Tang, M.H.Y., Liang, R.H.S. and Lau, Y.L. Cord blood transplantation for Paediatric haematological disorders: The Hong Kong experience. 1999 Tandem BMT Meeting, (IBMTR/ABMTR Annual Meeting), Keystone Resort, Colorado, USA, 28 February - 3 March 1999, 6.

Chan, P.L. and Lao, T.T.H. The clinical significance of a high maternal serum ferritin in the third trimester. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Chan, Y.M., Hon, E., Ngai, C.S.W., Ng, T.Y. and Wong, R.L.C. ggressive angiomyxoma in females. Abstract for Beijing/Hong Kong Medical Exchnage Second Meeting-Obstetrics and Gynaecology, August 31-September 3, 1998 in Beijing, China, 1998.

Cheng, D.K.L., Ng, T.Y., Ngan, H.Y.S. and Wong, R.L.C. Wide Local Excision (WLE) for Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VAIN). Abstract for The 5th HKICC, 8-11 November 1998, Hong Kong, 1998.

Cheung, H.K. and Lao, T.T.H. Comparison of obstetric outcome of fore and aftercoming twins. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Chiu, P.C.N., Yeung, W.S.B. and Ho, P.C. Characterization of the factors from human follicular fluid that reduce the zona binding capacity of human spermatozoa. Presented in 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of Society for the Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, November 14, 1998, Hong Kong, 1998.

Ho, P.C. Recent advances in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Abstract for St. Paul's Hospital Centenary Celebration 1998.

Ho, P.C. Male infertility. Workshop on Assisted Reproduction Technology, 1998.

Ho, P.C. Recent advances in emergency contraception. Abstract for symposium on contraception and sex education held at National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China, April 23-24, 1999.

Ho, P.C. Modern combined oral contraceptive pills. Abstract for symposium on contraception and sex education held at National Research Institute for Familyn Planning, Beijing, China, April 23-24, 1999.

Ho, P.C., Tang, O.S., Lee, S.W.H., Gao, P.P. and Cheng, L. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study to assess the effect of oral contraceptive pills on the outcome of medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. Abstract for IFFS '98 - 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility and 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 4-9 October, 1998, S.F., California, USA, 1998.

Ho, P.C. Current and future advances in assisted reproductive technology. Abstract for Beijing/Hong Kong Medical Exchange Second Meeting - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 31 August - 3 September, 1998, Beijing, China, 1998.

Khoo, U.S., Cheung, A.N.Y., Chow, L.W.C., Ngan, H.Y.S., Au, G.K.H., Man, E.P.S., Loong, F., Ip, P.P.C., Chan, G.S.W. and Ozcelik, H. Detection of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mutations in Chinese breast and ovarian cancer. XXII International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology and 13th World Congress of Academic and Environmental Pathology, October 18-23, 1998 - Nice (Acropolis) France, 1998, Abstract.

Kung, A.W.C., Tang, G.W.K., Luk, K.D.K. and Chu, L.W. Calcaneal ultrasound measurements in healthy and osteoporotic southern Chinese women. Osteoporosis International, 1998, 8(suppl 3): P146.

Lam, K.W. and Lao, T.T.H. Obstetric outcome in teenage pregnancy. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Lee, C.P. and Tse, H.Y. Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of homozygous alpha-thalassaemia-1. Abstract for Hong Kong Academy of Medicine First International Congress, 26-29 November 1998 in Hong Kong, 1998.

Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Lee, C.P. and Tse, H.Y. Nuchal translucency in fetuses affected by homozygous alpha-thalassaemia-1 at 12-13 weeks of gestation. Abstract for The 8th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1-5 November, 1998, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K., 1998.

Lam, Y.H. and Tang, M.H.Y. Prenatal screening and diagnosis of thalassaemias in Hong Kong. Abstract for The 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of The International Society for Neonatal Screen in Thailand, 15-18 November, 1998.

Lam, Y.H., Lee, C.P., Sin, S.Y., Wong, H.S., Tang, R. and Tang, M.H.Y. First-trimester nuchal translucency and second-trimester serum screening for fetal down's syndrome. Abstract for The 8th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1-5 November, 1998, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K., 1998.

Lam, Y.H. and Tang, M.H.Y. Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Alpha-Thalassaemia. Abstract for Second International Conference on Thalassemia in China, Nanning, Guangxi, P.R. China, October 14-16, 1998.

Lee, Y.L., Yeung, W.S.B. and Chan, S.T.H. Embryotrophic effect of vero cells on mouse preimplantation embryos is not via cell to cell contact and high molecular weight embryotrophic factor. Presented in 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of Society for the Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, November 14, 1998, Hong Kong, 1998.

Leung, W.C., Leung, T.W., Lam, Y.Y.J. and Ho, P.C. Domestic violence against pregnant women in a Chinese community - A prevalence study. Abstract for Hospital Authority Convention 1999, Best Hospital Programmes, 18 April 1999, Hong Kong, 1999.

Li, C.F. and To, W.K.W. Occipital posterior and occipital transverse position - reappraisal of the obstetric risks. Abstract for The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, First International Congress, 26-29 November, 1998.

Li, I.C.F. and Lao, T.T.H. Birthweight outcome is unrelated to ogtt result in nondiabetic pregnancies. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Mok, W.Y., Yeung, W.S.B. and Luk, J.M.C. Differential expression of gap-junction gene connexin31 in seminiferous epithelium of rat testes. Gordon Research Conference on Molecular Cell Biology, Tilton School, New Hampshire, U.S.A., June 13-18, 1999.

Ng, E.H.Y. Management of poor responders in ART. Workshop on Assisted Reproduction Technology, 1998.

Ng, E.H.Y., Lau, Y.L., Yeung, W.S.B., So, W.W.K., Tam, P.C. and Ho, P.C. Initial experience of testicular sperm extraction (TESE) in non-obstructive azoospermia. Abstract for Beijing/Hong Kong Medical Exchange Second Meeting - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, August 31-September 3, 1998, Beijing, China, 1998.

Ng, E.H.Y., Lau, E., Yeung, W.S.B., So, W.W.K. and Ho, P.C. Fertilization and pregnancy rates of the first conventional IVF cycle after 3 unsuccessful cycles of ovarian stimulation. Abstract for IFFS '98 - 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility and 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 4-9 October, 1998, S.F., California, USA, 1998.

Ng, T.Y., Ngan, H.Y.S., Cheng, D.K.L. and Wong, R.L.C. Chemosensitivity of recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer : a correlation of in vitro with in vivo response using the ATP cell viability assay (ATP-CVA). Abstract for The 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-11 November, 1998.

Ngai, C.S.W., Chan, Y.M., Lam, S.W. and Lao, T.T.H. Prospective randomised study to compare misoprostol and oxytocin for labor induction in prelabor rupture of membranes in term pregnancy. Abstract for Beijing/Hong Kong Medical Exchange Second Meeting- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, August 31-September 3, 1998 in Beijing, China, 1998.

Ngan, H.Y.S. New strategies in the management of ovarian cancer. Abstract for Beijing/Hong Kong Medical Exchange Second Meeting - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 31 August - 3 September 1998, Beijing, China, 1998.

Ngan, H.Y.S. Molecular biology in gynaecological oncology. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Pun, T.C. Laparoscopic salpingotomy for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy - A local experience. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Tam, K.F. and So, W.W.K. The postmenopausal adnexal cysts. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Tang, G.W.K. Aspects of menopausal health in Hong Kong. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Synposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Tang, M.H.Y., Tang, L.C.H. and Sin, S.Y. Challenges in the antenatal management of fetal bladder outlet obstruction. Abstract for The 10th Anniversary Celebration Symposium on Future Directions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 29-30 August 1998.

Tang, O.S., Tang, G.W.K., Yip, P.S.F., Li, B. and Fan, S. Long-term depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and bone mineral density. Abstract for IFFS '98 - 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility and 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, October 4-9, 1998, S.F., California, U.S.A., 1998.

Xu, J.S., Chan, S.T.H., Ho, P.C. and Yeung, W.S.B. Stage specific effect of human oviductal cell on mouse embryo development in vitro. Presented in 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of Society for the Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, November 14, 1998, Hong Kong, 1998.

Xu, J.S., Chan, S.T.H. and Yeung, W.S.B. Human oviductal cells alleviate the incidence of apoptosis in cocultured morula and blastocyst of mouse. Abstract of 11th World Congress on In Vitro Fertility and Human REproductive Genetics, May 9-14, 1999, Sydney, Australia, 1999.

Yeung, W.S.B. Micromanipulation. Workshop on Assisted Reproduction Technology, 1998.

Yeung, W.S.B., Chiu, P.C.N. and Ho, P.C. Biochemical characterisation of two glycoproteins from human follicular fluid that inhibit sperm-zona pellucida binding. Abstract of Gordon Research Conference on Mammalian gametogenesis and embryogenesis, July 5-10, 1998, New Hamshire, USA, 1998.

Yik, S.S.L., Chan, S.T.H. and Yeung, W.S.B. The application of capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence detection in quantifying the endogenous amino acid pool of mouse embryos. Abstract of 15th Annual Meeting for European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, June 27-30, 1999, Tours, France, 1999.


Academic Not Refereed

Conference and working papers

Wong, S.Y.Y., Ngan, H.Y.S., Chan, C.C.W. and Cheung, A.N.Y. Apoptosis in gestational trophoblastic disease - correlated with clinical outcome and bc1-2 expression but not bax expression. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress 1998, November 8-11, Hong Kong Abstract Book 10.3, 1998, 10.3.