Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	117526
Country	China

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cap polyposis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li-Na Shan, Jin-Lin Shan, Si-Jie Yin, Bing-Jun Bai, Kai Xu, Sheng Dai and Wei Zhou
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China 82373163
Corresponding Author	Wei Zhou, Chief Physician, PhD, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. weizhou_srrsh@zju.edu.cn
Key Words	Cap polyposis; Endoscopic resection; Transanal excision; Treatment; Stepwise management
Core Tip	Cap polyposis is a rare inflammatory colorectal disorder characterized by fibrinopurulent-capped polyps. Clinicians frequently misdiagnose it as inflammatory bowel disease. This study retrospectively analyzed seven patients and established a stepwise management algorithm based on lesion distribution, size, and symptoms. Endoscopic or transanal resection achieved sustained symptomatic relief in all treated patients. Protein-losing enteropathy resolved rapidly after definitive surgical intervention.
Citation	Shan LN, Shan JL, Yin SJ, Bai BJ, Xu K, Dai S, Zhou W. Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cap polyposis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-15 02:56
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-15 02:56
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-20 09:26
Return for Revision	2026-01-29 09:05
Revised	2026-03-05 05:19
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-12 02:22
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-08 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-08 09:59
Articles in Press	2026-04-08 09:59
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