Oesophageal Transection for Bleeding Varices: Case Report and Literature Review

Review Data

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

researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Excellent

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Very good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

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

A: Very good

Discussion & Conclusion

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

A: Very good

Comments:

The Discussion encompasses the relevant findings from the previous studies on bleeding oesophageal varices and provides a thorough analysis of the findings and their implications. It explains the challenges in treating the patient in the present case clearly. It offers useful suggestions with respect to the treatment regimen. The Discussion section also adequately discusses the literature. The report is apt in concluding that oesophageal transection is a proven option for patients where endoscopic measures and balloon tamponade have failed and should remain in the armamentarium of the General Surgeon.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Very good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of the author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Not applicable

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report presents the case of a 32-year-old male patient who underwent oesophageal transection as a life-saving procedure with satisfactory outcome, together with a brief literature review on this topic. Acute bleeding from oesophageal varices presents in 70% of patients with liver cirrhosis. This study holds significance as despite significant advances in treatment, bleeding oesophageal varices remain a challenging condition. Surgical oesophageal transection for uncontrolled variceal bleeding is a last resort measure that is rarely needed due to modern endoscopic advancements and the introduction of endoscopic therapy has significantly decreased mortality from variceal bleeding.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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