Review for 10.1186/s12876-019-1131-9 (2019)

Reviewer’s report
Title:  Profile and Outcome of Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Presenting to Urban
Emergency Departments of Tertiary Hospitals in Tanzania
Version: 1 Date: 14 Oct 2019
Reviewer: Tomasz Guzel
Reviewer's report:
Authors performed interesting study concerning treatment condition in Tanzania. In my opinion that is
simple  observational  study  and  usually  authors  need  only  inform  Bioethics  Committee.  Usually
informed consent is not required from participants as there is no randomization and control group. All
abbreviations should be explained when used for the first time. There is lack of informations, for
example  how long has been IPP, octreotide, antibiotics given? Was all deaths related to bleeding? Are
there any guidelines or local recommendation in Tanzania concerning treatment this group of patients?
There are also some editorial mistakes (for example page 6, line 39 semicolon instead of colon).
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?
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Yes
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an additional
statistical review?
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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:
Needs some language corrections before being published
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