Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck – clinical features, diagnostics, and management strategies

Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck requires a high index of suspicion, prompt imaging, and decisive multidisciplinary management. Early surgical intervention and airway control are critical determinants of outcome. Given the rarity of cervicofacial NF, further multicenter studies and registries are needed to refine diagnostic tools, identify prognostic factors, and optimize treatment strategies, particularly in high-risk populations such as immunocompromised and oncologic patients.