Challenging management of craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis and descending mediastinitis in a low-resource setting: a case report and literature review

This report highlights the aggressive nature of CCNF-DNM and the importance of early recognition and intervention. Even with prompt surgery and antibiotics, survival is compromised without adequate supportive resources. Increased awareness, early referral to higher-level centers, and improved access to blood products and critical care are crucial for enhancing outcomes in low-resource settings.