Review for 10.1186/s12876-016-0529-x (2016)

Reviewer’s report  
Title : A novel artificial tissue simulator for endoscopic submucosal resection training - A pilot 
study  
 
Version : 0 Date:  20 Jun 2016 
 
Reviewer : Ahmed  Messalla m 
 
Reviewer's report:  
I would like to thank the authors for their updated revision.  
 
Again, this is a feasibility study with a small sample size, and no controls. However, I believe 
that currently the authors have presented the feasibility of this model and their results sugge st 
that it is more effective that videos.  
 
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?  
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Unable to assess  
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
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Yes 
  
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an 
addit ional 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:  
Acceptable  
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