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The success and continued rapid clinical integration of transcatheter valve technologies relies on imaging modalities to guide safe and effective device deployment. In particular, cardiac imaging, using both echocardiography and CT, is an integral resource for the multidisciplinary team. These modalities can provide valuable insight for the proceduralist at each stage of transcatheter-based valve insertion, as they can be used reliably to define the anatomy of interest and its relationship to surrounding structures, determine accurate device sizing, assess patients for valve-in-valve procedures, and screen for adverse features or procedural contraindications. We provide an overview of some of the key aspects of the use of CT and echocardiography in the context of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), as well as transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR).

BACKGROUND Abdominal wound dehiscence is a preventable complication, but is still seen. When present, it poses problem in the management of the case, increases the morbidity and mortality of the patient. The present study is a prospective study done from January 2010-May 2016 with an objective to find out the incidence of wound dehiscence, the most common pathologies associated with dehiscence and to find out the statistical significance of the difference risk factors causing wound dehiscence and to evaluate the role of tension sutures in prevention of wound dehiscence. MATERIALS AND METHODS 291 major laparotomies were followed from January 2010-September 2016. There were 21 cases of dehiscence and from the remaining 270 cases, 58 patients were chosen as controls who underwent the same procedure, but without dehiscence. 15 factors were analysed and compared between the dehiscence and control groups. RESULTS The incidence was found to be 7.2%. Peritonitis was the most common pathology. The significant factors were age more than 50, wound infection. Tension suture application has shown to reduce the incidence of wound dehiscence. CONCLUSIONS  Intra-abdominal sepsis (peritonitis) increases the incidence of wound dehiscence.  Age >50, Uraemic, Jaundiced, Obesity, Malnutrition increases the incidence of wound dehiscence.  Wound infection was a highly significant factor having 8 times more risk of dehiscence.