Novel Use Of Age-Adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI) As A Risk Stratification Tool For Development Of Postoperative SARS-COV-2 Infection In Surgical Patients.

Background: Current study documents the role of Age adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI) as a stratification tool for the development of postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection in surgical patients.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted over the period of 8 weeks starting on 1st of March 2020. Sampling was convenience and purposive and included all consecutive patients who underwent any surgical procedure.