Review for 10.1186/s12876-018-0771-5 (2018)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: A rare case of skin blistering and esophageal stenosis  in the course of epidermolysis 
bullosa - case report and literature review  
 
Version: 1 Date: 25 Jan 2018  
 
Reviewer: Marco Romano  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
This is an interesting case report on a patient with epidermolysis bullosa presenting with severe  
esophageal stenosis. The report is well written and presented clear ly. References are appropriate.  
I would only suggest to decrease the Discussion which is far too long.  
 
 
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
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Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
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Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supporte d by the data shown?  
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Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
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assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
 
 
 
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