Non-Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion in Penetrating Thoracic Trauma from Incidental Coxsackie B Virus

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: Very good

Discussion & Conclusion

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A: Very good

Comments:

The case description is adequate. The Introduction lays down the basics for taking up the present study. 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 adequately discusses the literature. The report very well moves on to discuss the safety and efficacy of a pericardial window in a hemodynamically normal patient with concern for hemopericardium prior to performing a median sternotomy. It is apt in recommending the basic work-up for non-hemorrhagic pericardial effusions following thoracic trauma.

Literature

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A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: 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 study reports the case of a 19-year-old male presented with non-hemorrhagic pericardial effusion following a thoracic gunshot wound (GSW) incidentally caused by Coxsackie B virus. This case report holds significance as it is first of its kind and very little has been published regarding non-hemorrhagic pericardial effusions in penetrating thoracic trauma, and its incidence in this setting is unknown. The case report further proposes guidelines for the work-up of non-hemorrhagic pericardial effusion in the setting of penetrating thoracic trauma as there is none in literature.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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