Genomic breeding value prediction for simple maize hybrid yield using total effects of associated markers, under different imbalance levels and environments.

The main objective of a maize breeding program is to generate hybrid combinations that are more productive than those pre-existing in the market. However, the number of parents, and consequently the number of crosses, increases so rapidly that the phenotypic evaluation of all the possible combinations becomes economically and technically infeasible. In this context, predicting the performance of the most promising genotypes may increase the genetic gains with increased selection intensity and reduced breeding cycles.

Factors influencing the incidence of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT).

Introduction: Extension of thrombus from the great saphenous vein into the common femoral vein can be an early postprocedural complication of endothermal ablation (ETA).

Methods: A retrospective review was performed over a 3-year period. Intraprocedural ultrasound images demonstrating the distance of the catheter tip to the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) were available for 519 procedures, and this distance was measured.

Incision and abdominal wall hernias in patients with aneurysm or occlusive aortic disease.

Introduction: Patients undergoing midline incision for abdominal aortic reconstruction appear to be at greater risk for postoperative incision hernia compared with patients undergoing celiotomy for general surgical procedures. Controversy exists as to whether incidence of abdominal wall hernia and increased risk for incision hernia is higher in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) than in patients operated on because of aortoiliac occlusive disease (AOD). We conducted a prospective multi-institutional study to assess frequency of incision hernia after aortic surgery through a midline laparotomy and of previous abdominal wall hernia.

The significance of early postoperative duplex studies following carotid endarterectomy.

This study was conducted to evaluate the significance of duplex ultrasound performed soon after carotid endarterectomy. The records of patients with 150 carotid endarterectomies and postoperative duplex ultrasound within 24 h were reviewed. Eleven (7.