Fever work-up and management in postsurgical oral and maxillofacial surgery patients.

This article focuses on the etiology, diagnosis, and management of fever in postoperative oral and maxillofacial surgery patients. A list of the causes of postoperative fever can be exhaustive. This article focuses on the more common presentations relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Some rare but important causes also are discussed. To be comprehensive in covering this topic, a definition of fever and an overview of its pathophysiology are included.