International Journal of Surgery 25 Supplement 1 (2016) S203
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Peer review report
Peer review report 1 on “Factors predicting chronic pain after open mesh based inguinal hernia repair: A prospective cohort study”
1. Original submission 1.1. Recommendation Accept. 1.2. Comments to the author Ired the manuscript named “factors predıctıng chronıc paın after open mesh based ınguınal hernıa repaır a registry study”: (Manuscript Number:IJS-D-15-00300) and my recommendations are as follows; Title: It is accurately reflects the contents of the study. Abstract: Adequate, summarizing the topic. Discussion: Topics has been discussed with all aspects. References: References are appropriate and updated. Tables and Figure: Tables and Figure are reflects the major
DOI of published article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.03.061. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.04.017 1743-9191
findings of the study, and they are appropriately presented. Inguinal hernia repair is the most common elective procedure in general surgery. Postoperative pain is an important adverse event following inguinal hernia repair. It is crucial that the authors point out to this issue. This manuscript was well-written and documented. This study is clearly presented. I think that this manuscript is suitable and worth to be published in International Journal of Surgery. Ali Coskun, MD, General Surgeon Izmir Teaching and Research Hospital, General Surgery, Mithatpasa Cad No: 964, Daire 9, Goztepe, Izmir, 350290, Turkey E-mail address:
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