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Posted by Mr. Feng Yih Chai on 27 Jan 2012 04:04:33 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Yes
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	No
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	Yes
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	No
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

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The authors presented an interesting clinical scenario with good figures. However, the article references were writted in a few different styles. The authors should use a consistent referencing style. It will improve the the quality of the paper.
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How to cite: Chai F .The authors should employ consistent referencing style[Review of the article 'Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Thyroid Surgery ' by Sampatkumr P].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001437

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Good photos but no originality

Posted by Prof. Pietro G Calo on 25 Jan 2012 02:31:02 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Partly
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Yes
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	No
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	No
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	Yes
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

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This article is brief and illustrate a clinical case. It's not an original observation, but the photos are good and interesting
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How to cite: Calo P G.Good photos but no originality[Review of the article 'Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Thyroid Surgery ' by Sampatkumr P].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001429

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Not a novel report.

Posted by Dr. Kavin G Shah on 24 Jan 2012 07:45:14 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Partly
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	No
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	Yes
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	No
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	No
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

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The presence of a non-recurrent laryngeal nerve, although rare, is well-documented in the literature. Furthermore, any qualified head and neck surgeon is aware of this anatomic abnormality and thus is always on the look-out during sub-total or total thyroidectomies.

The authors present one case, and a rather straightforward occurence with no further findings. There are no intra-op pictures to aid the case report.

The quality of the case report is sub-adequate, and should be redone with particular attention to grammar.
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Reviews of other cases and manuscripts.
How to cite: Shah K G.Not a novel report.[Review of the article 'Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Thyroid Surgery ' by Sampatkumr P].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001426

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Posted by Prof. Peter Kornprat on 24 Jan 2012 06:53:26 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Yes
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	No
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	Yes
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

Other Comments:
Interesting case presentation, well written with good figures
Competing interests:
No
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No
Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
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General surgeon with experience in thyroid surgery
How to cite: Kornprat P .Non-Recurrent Laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery[Review of the article 'Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Thyroid Surgery ' by Sampatkumr P].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001425

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