Review for 10.1186/s12876-017-0695-5 (2017)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Gastrointestinal tuberculosis following renal transpla ntation accompanied with septic 
shock  and acute respiratory distress syndrome: a survival case presentation  
 
Version: 0 Date: 08 Aug 2017  
 
Reviewer: Lucia D'Alba  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
This case report can be considered viable for publication due to the rarity of occurence and the 
severity of GITB among the  various forms of PTTB. Moreover, the very late onset of GITB in 
this case does make more interesting. Therapeutic approach of several severe complications is 
well detailed and scientifically motivated and, thus, helpful for the reader.  
 
The language used i s completely adequate (just correct in page 6, line 34 "dyspnoe" into 
"dyspnoea".  
 
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in you r comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statis tical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not re levant to this manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
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