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case_images: Computed tomography studies of the head showing hydrocephalus at the time of admission.
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case_images: Emergency computerized tomography (CT) of the head revealed a hydrocephalic ventricular system, suggesting a functional VPS failure [Figure 1].
case_images: X-ray of the abdomen showing a faecal retention with bowel distension.
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case_images: However, radiographs of the abdomen revealed fecal retention and a striking distention of the right colon [Figure 2].
case_images: Regression of hydrocephalus after medical treatment of hydrocephalus.
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case_images: Moreover, the CT imaging of the head demonstrated that the width of his ventricular system had returned to its previous size [Figure 3].
case_images: Hydrocephalus due to meteorism.
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case_images: A CT of the head showed an advanced hydrocephalus [Figure 4].
case_images: X-ray of the abdomen showing meteorism.
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case_images: 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.
case_images: Resolution of hydrocephalus after downregulation of valve pressure.
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case_images: This measure led to complete resolution of shunt dysfunction [Figure 6].