Uncommon Cause of Intestinal Obstruction: Umbilical Littré’s Hernia

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Good

Goal

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A: Good

Structure

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A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion briefly explains Littré's hernia providing relevant literature. It also provides information regarding its region of occurrence. Further, it states that surgery, repair, and resection are the methods that can be used to manage Littré's hernia. Lastly, the Conclusion puts forth the statement that such low incidence intestinal obstruction as a complication of Littré's hernia can only be treated through the surgical procedure.

Literature

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A: Good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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Writing style

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A: Good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report presents a 26-year-old male with colicky abdominal pain, intensity 6/10, in the mesogastrium and hypogastrium, the disease later revealed as low incidence umbilical hernia Littré. Further, this report provides possible ways for the management of the disease.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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