Unusual Complication of Urethral Sounding with a Knitting Needle

Review Data

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

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Excellent

Goal

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A: Very good

Structure

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A: Very good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

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A: Very good

Comments:

The case description is adequate. The Discussion explains the challenges in treating the patient in the present case clearly. It also offers useful suggestions with respect to the treatment regimen. It puts forth the rationale for taking up the study, effectively describes the relevant literature and enlists the implications of the findings from the present study in that context. It is well supported with briefly explained figures. The Conclusion section aptly recommends follow-ups for tracing eventual complications.

Literature

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A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Very good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

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A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report describes an unusual case of urethral sounding with a knitting needle in a 68-year-old male, that penetrated the adipose tissue near the rectum requiring a mini-invasive procedure with local anesthesia. This study holds significance because though relatively uncommon, the practice of urethral sounding isn’t that rare within urological consultations. Also, there aren’t numerous cases reported in the literature.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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