Review for 10.1186/s12876-019-0979-z (2019)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: A non -randomised single centre cohort study, comparing standard  and modified bowel 
preparations, in adults with cystic fibrosis requiring colonoscopy.  
 
Version: 0 Date: 21 Jun 2018  
 
Reviewer: Quadri Alabi  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
Review reports of "A non -randomised single centre cohort study comparing intensive and 
standard bowel preparation cleanse, in adults with cystic fibrosis requiring colonoscopy" with 
manuscript ID: BMGE -D-18-00287.  
- The topic; A non -randomised single centre cohort study comparing intensive and standard 
bowel preparation cleanse,  in adults with cystic fibrosis requiring colonoscopy" their should 
be a comma before "comparing".  
 
- The populations are very small  
 
- Authors should rewrite the their methods for clarity  
 
- This paper need limitation and recommendations session  
 
- The authors re commend intensive care bowel preparation over standard preparation cleanse 
for cystic fibrosis patients. but not every patients can afford intensive care.  
 
Discussion  
- In the first paragraph, authors concentrated more on the 2017 consensus recommendations 
for Colorectal Cancer Screening for CF patients than their study - no take home points for the 
reader. The discussion need remake also.  
Overall - the study need rigorous remakes.  
Authors should check the attached file for the review details.  
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
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Yes 
 
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Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
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Yes 
 
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Quality of written English  
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Needs some language corrections before being published  
 
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