Considerations in the management of maxillofacial infections in the pregnant patient.

PURPOSE: The pregnant patient who presents with a maxillofacial infection requires additional management considerations. The maternal-fetal unit requires particular attention to maintain fetal viability, assure a normal pregnancy, and obtain a desirable outcome. The purpose of this article is to inform the oral and maxillofacial surgeon of the clinically relevant material that one needs to understand and consider when treating maxillofacial infections in this particular patient population.