An Unusual Presentation of Crohn’s Disease and Novel Use of Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation

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Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's 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

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

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A: Good

Comments: The Discussion gives an overview of Chron’s disease and the importance of close observation by a multidisciplinary team. The authors briefly discussed the case report of the patient presented and the requirement of emergent exploratory laparotomy primary closure of multiple enterotomies and resection of the small bowel. The Conclusion highlighted the importance of heightened awareness in young patients with unaccountable abdominal pain and review of the patient’s images by multiple entities at the patient’s initial presentation.

Literature

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Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Good

Writing style

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A: Good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The Case Report presented a case of 21-year-old male with an acute abdomen who suffered from profound shock resulting in cardiac arrest. The authors illustrated the damage control procedures and the use of direct peritoneal resuscitation in the setting of an acute abdomen in uncontrolled enterotomy and bowel spillage. The case underlines the importance of prompt surgical intervention and critical care with the application of novel surgical techniques to minimize mortality in an unusual presentation of Chron’s disease.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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