Review for 10.1186/s12876-017-0617-6 (2017)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title:  Noninvasive assessment of liver steatosis in child ren: the clinical value of controlled 
attenuation parameter  
 
Version: 0 Date: 15 Mar 2017 
 
Reviewer:  Ioan Sporea  
 
Reviewer’s report:  
 
The idea to use CAP as a noninva sive tool for liver steatosis evaluation is a good one. Than the 
paper covers a clinical practice need. In the abstract, row 2 - in the early diagnosis of hepatic 
steatosis - please delete early.  
 
In the material and methods section - US evaluation was "sub jectively" scores - which was the 
experience of the persons performing US?  
 
In the discussion section - this section is very speculative, especially when "significant liver 
fibrosis" is discussed.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statis tical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
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