Case series
Case series describe interesting or unusual cases involving one to five patients in similar situations and provide clinical insight into patient care, such as strategies for treatment and management where applicable. The generally accepted format for a case series includes a title, introduction/background, case, discussion, conclusions and references. Case series undergo a double-blind peer review process prior to acceptance.
Word count
Maximum 1500 words; include subheadings (Background or Introduction, Case, Discussion
and Conclusion)
Abstract
Maximum 150 words, unstructured; include 3–5 keywords
Figures/tables
Maximum 5; these do not contribute to the word count
References
Maximum 15
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