Table 5 Quality appraisal of case-series studies using JBI risk-of-bias tool

Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series?

Y

Y

Y

Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series?

Y

Y

Y

Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series?

Y

Y

Y

Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants?

Y

Y

Y

Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants?

Y

Y

Y

Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study?

Y

Y

Y

Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants?

Y

Y

Y

Were the outcomes or follow up results of cases clearly reported?

Y

Y

Y

Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information?

Y

Y

Y

Was statistical analysis appropriate?

Y

Y

Y

Overall appraisal (Include, exclude, seek further info)

Include

Include

Include