Inclusion Criteria:  Age > 18years. Patient is undergoing closure of loop ileostomy. Patient has a diagnosis of Inflammatory bowel disease treated with resection and diverting loop ileostomy. Patient has been evaluated by a qualified surgeon and found to be a suitable candidate for surgery.  Exclusion Criteria:  Pre-existing systemic infection at the time of ileostomy takedown Cirrhosis, chronic renal failure requiring dialysis, or collagen disorder Previous abdominal hernia repair with mesh placement Concurrent surgical procedures in addition to closure of diverting loop ileostomy Ileostomy closure not completed through the previous stoma site (i.e. those requiring exploratory laparotomy for closure)