Brain surgery showdown: which treatment is best for babies with fluid on the brain?

This study looked at 800 children with congenital hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain) to see which of two surgeries works better in the long run. Researchers compared a shunt (a tube that drains fluid) with a less invasive procedure called ETV. They also tested if a computer model could predict which children would do best with ETV. The goal is to help doctors choose the right surgery for each child to improve brain development and reduce the need for repeat operations.