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. 2018 Jan 22;12:1–9. doi: 10.2174/1874440001812010001

Table 6.

Distribution of CT scan findings in children with ventricular shunt complication based on patient 's symptoms.

Growth Failure Restlessness/Irritability Nausea/ Vomiting Headache Decreased appetite CT Finding
6(17.1%) 21(60%) 22(63%) 12(34.3%) 15(43%) Normal
0 1(50%) 1(50%) 1(50%) 0 No change
0 3(100%) 2(66.7%) 2(66.7%) 0 Fracture/Displacement
21(61.8%) 32(94%) 25(73.5%) 20(58.8%) 16(47%) Ventricular enlargement
1(33.3%) 3(100%) 2(66.7%) 2(66.7%) 0 Bleeding
0 3(100%) 2(66.7%) 1(33.3%) 0 Pneumocephalus
0 5(50%) 5(50%) 5(50%) 5(50%) Abscess
0 5(100%) 5(100%) 5(100%) 0 Periventricular/Interstitial edema
28(29.50%) 73(76.8%) 64(67.3) 48(50%) 38(38%) Total