Review for 10.1186/s12876-018-0745-7 (2018)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Circular stripes were more common in Barrett's esophagus after acetic acid staining  
 
Version: 0 Date: 06 Dec 2017  
 
Reviewer: Giuseppe Fanelli  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
Treated topics are of interest and could have a immediate feedback in clinical and pathological 
practice. After the major revisions article is well organized and well written.  
 
 
I have some minor revisions to s uggest:  
 
- You have to stress the concept that about 60% of people with gastroesophageal reflux are 
asymptomatic also in the results section, and you can add these data in table1;  
 
 
- the phrase "There is no doubt that BE has attracted....." is too informal;  
 
 
- you can delete spaces before fullstops;  
 
 
- you have to use the same font.  
 
Thanks a lot for the article resubmission.  
 
 
 
Are the methods appropri ate and well described?  
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Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions dr awn 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:  
 
Acceptable  
 
 
 
 
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