Appraisal checklist Study
Rugani et al. 2015 [31] Sverzut et al. 2012 [32] Torres et al. 2009 [35]
Were patient's demographic characteristics clearly described? Yes Yes Yes
Was the patient's history clearly described and presented as a timeline? Yes Yes Yes
Was the current clinical condition of the patient on presentation clearly described? Yes Yes Yes
Were diagnostic tests or assessment methods and the results clearly described? Yes Yes Yes
Was the intervention(s) or treatment procedure(s) clearly described? Yes Yes Yes
Was the post-intervention clinical condition clearly described? Yes Yes Yes
Were adverse events (harms) or unanticipated events identified and described? Not
applicable 		Yes Not
applicable
Does the case report provide takeaway lessons? Yes Yes Yes
Overall appraisal: [Yes/No/Unclear/Not applicable] Include Include Include