Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Late presentation, MR imaging features and surgical treatment of Herlyn -Werner -
Wunderlich Syndrome (classifi cation 2.2); a case report  
 
Version: 0 Date: 02 Aug 2018  
 
Reviewer: Akmal El -Mazny  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this interesting study "Late presentation, MR 
imaging features and surgical treatment of Herlyn -Werner -Wunderlich Syndrome (classification 
2.2); a case report".  
However, I have som e comments and recommendations:  
Title:  
- Is appropriate for the content of the article.  
 
Abstract:  
- Represents a suitable summary of the work.  
 
Introduction:  
- Emphasize the gap of knowledge.  
 
Case presentation:  
- Adequately describe appropriate details of  surgical techniques.  
- The text should complement the figures.  
 
Discussion:  
- Suggest clinical implications.  
 
Conclusions:  
- Are justified on the basis of the study.  
 
References:  
- Stick to the format of the journal.  
 
General:  
- Revise spelling and grammar mi stakes.  
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does th e 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?   
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 statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
  
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