Appetite and body weight changes after MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy of hypothalamic hamartomas in children with drug-resistant epilepsy

Key Points

• Appetite and body weight changes occur following laser interstitial thermal therapy in children.
• Significant changes in appetite were noted after treatment with laser therapy, impacting weight.
• Observational analysis revealed effects on body weight and appetite post laser interstitial thermal therapy.
• This highlights the potential of laser therapy for managing hypothalamic hamartomas in children.