Low-Dose Rivaroxaban as Extended Prophylaxis Reduces Postdischarge Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Malignancy and IBD.

Background: Despite guidelines suggesting the use of extended prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with colorectal cancer and perhaps IBD, routine use is low and scant data exist regarding oral forms of therapy.

Objective: The purpose was to compare the incidence of postdischarge venous thromboembolism in patients given extended prophylaxis with low-dose rivaroxaban.

Design: We used propensity matching to compare pre- and postintervention analyses from a 2-year period before instituting extended prophylaxis.

Surgeon Burnout and Usage of Personal Communication Devices: Examining the Technology "Empowerment/Enslavement Paradox".

Introduction: Access to patients' electronic medical records (EMRs) on personal communication devices (PCDs) is beneficial but can negatively impact surgeons. In a recent op-ed, Cohen et al. explored this technology "empowerment/enslavement paradox" and its potential effect on surgeon burnout.