AI may help pick best brain surgery for babies with water on the brain

This study looked at 800 children with congenital hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain) to see which surgery works best: a shunt (a tube that drains fluid) or an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV, a procedure that creates a new drainage pathway). Researchers used MRI scans and a machine-learning model to predict which children would do well with ETV. They also tested whether frequent adjustments to shunt valves improve outcomes. The goal is to create a personalized treatment plan that reduces repeat surgeries and helps children develop better.