Surgical complication index for pediatric patients (SCIPP): A novel pediatric frailty index predicting postoperative complications in a study of 133 pediatric neurosurgical patients.

Purpose: A predictive index for surgical complications in pediatric patients is lacking in the current scientific literature. We have developed a simple index to accurately predict the likelihood of complications after surgery. The Surgical Complication Index for Pediatric Patients (SCIPP) is reliable and accurate for both heterogenous and specific groups of pediatric patients.