Review for 10.1186/s12876-020-01419-4 (2020)

Reviewer’ s report
Title: A novel segmental absence of intestinal musculature with small intestinal stenosis: A case
report
Version: 0Date: 17 Apr 2020
Reviewer: Cristiano Spada
Reviewer's report:
This is an interesting case report of a rare pathology: Segmental absence of intestinal musculature
(SAIM). The case is well reported and clear.
Comments:
1.The little patient underwent total colonoscopy, but there were no abnormal findings. It is notclear if also an ileoscopy and biopsy were performed. If yes, please include the findings of both.2.Line 108 and 109. The Authors state: "In addition, the PC (26 mm × 11 mm) could not passthrough the peripheral side of the stenosis". This information was previously reported (line 94-96)and it can be omitted here.
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
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YesDoes the work include the necessary controls?
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Unable to assessAre the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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YesAre you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an
additional statistical review?If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require furtherassessment in your comments to the editors.
Not relevant to this manuscriptQuality of written English
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Acceptable
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