Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	119212
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Incisional mesh hernioplasty following spontaneous stoma closure: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen Ai, Zhi-Hua Liang and Bo Liu
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Corresponding Author	Bo Liu, Clinical Assistant Professor (Honorary), PhD, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, No. 16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan 250016, Shandong Province, China. liubo200073@aliyun.com
Key Words	Colostomy; Incisional; Mesh hernioplasty; Retraction; Spontaneous closure; Case report
Core Tip	Spontaneous stoma closure is a rare phenomenon, and its mechanism remains unclear. The factors contributing to this phenomenon encompass stoma retraction and the healing process of enterocutaneous fistula. We present a case of incisional mesh hernioplasty after spontaneous closure of a transverse loop colostomy. This is the first reported case in the English literature of mesh hernioplasty following spontaneous stoma closure. Although spontaneous stoma closure may avoid a second operation, clinicians should pay attention to the long-term complications such as incisional hernia formation.
Citation	Ai W, Liang ZH, Liu B. Incisional mesh hernioplasty following spontaneous stoma closure: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-22 06:42
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-22 06:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-13 08:06
Return for Revision	2026-02-13 08:06
Revised	2026-02-17 09:16
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-25 08:59
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-30 02:31
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-30 07:07
Articles in Press	2026-03-30 07:07
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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