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Computed tomography studies of the head showing hydrocephalus at the time of admission.
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Emergency computerized tomography (CT) of the head revealed a hydrocephalic ventricular system, suggesting a functional VPS failure [Figure 1].
X-ray of the abdomen showing a faecal retention with bowel distension.
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However, radiographs of the abdomen revealed fecal retention and a striking distention of the right colon [Figure 2].
Regression of hydrocephalus after medical treatment of hydrocephalus.
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Moreover, the CT imaging of the head demonstrated that the width of his ventricular system had returned to its previous size [Figure 3].
Hydrocephalus due to meteorism.
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A CT of the head showed an advanced hydrocephalus [Figure 4].
X-ray of the abdomen showing meteorism.
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Shunt series did not display a shunt disconnection but revealed an obvious meteorism [Figure 5] and a right-sided pneumonia, which was treated by antibiotic.
Resolution of hydrocephalus after downregulation of valve pressure.
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This measure led to complete resolution of shunt dysfunction [Figure 6].