Review for 10.1186/s12876-016-0482-8 (2016)

Reviewer ’s report  
Title : Continuous suturing with two anterior layers reduces p ost-operative complications and 
hospitalization time in pancreaticoenterostomy  
 
Version:  0 Date : 25 Nov 2015  
 
Reviewer:  Vivek Mangla  
 
Reviewer's report:  
1. the two groups need to be defined clearly in the methods. it seems that the controls are 
historical controls and not even matched. this should be clearly mentioned. it would have 
been better t o take matched controls. all definitions (e.g. fistula) to be given in methods 
section (and not the results).  
2. table 1: mean hemoglobin levels should be used instaed of vague terms line getle/mild.  
3. results should be written in statistical terms and n ot terms like 'greatly'  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
No 
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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No 
  
Are 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 further 
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:  
Not suitable for publication unless extensively edited  
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