1. Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series? | Unclear | Unclear | Yes | Yes |
2. Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
3. Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series? | Unclear | Yes | Unclear | Unclear |
4. Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants? | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Unclear |
5. Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants? | Unclear | Unclear | Yes | Unclear |
6. Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
7. Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
8. Were the outcomes or follow-up results of cases clearly reported? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
9. Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
10. Was statistical analysis appropriate? | Yes | Unclear | Yes | Yes |