Review for 10.1186/s12876-018-0874-z (2018)

Reviewer ’s report  
Title: Identification of risk fa ctors for pancreatic pseudocy sts formation, intervention and 
recurrence: A 15 -year retrospective analysis in a tertiary hospital in China  
 
Version: 0 Date: 28 Jul 2018  
 
Reviewer: Ihab Talat Abdel -Raheem  
 
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The results of this study are very valuable in predicting/clarifying the risk factors for PPC 
formation/recurrence. however some minor points should be clarified  first 
1. The author stated that patients are classified according to revised Atlanta criteria. These 
criteria should be mentioned in the text to clarify the sorting technique  
2.  The data were collected from single institute. it should be from more than one source  
3. Why alcoholic etiology is major risk factor for PPC formation. please give  a hint on the 
mechanism of alcoholism on pancraetitis  
 
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 supported by the data shown?  
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Yes 
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I recommend additional statistical review  
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
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