MDCT evaluation of foreign bodies and liquid aspiration pneumonia in adults.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to describe abnormalities seen on MDCT of the airways and lung parenchyma that are caused by the aspiration of solid foreign bodies and liquid material.


CONCLUSIONS
MDCT allows us to diagnose a full spectrum of disease processes associated with aspiration and complications in the airways and lung. Recognition of the CT findings characteristic of a specific type and location of the aspirate is valuable to make an accurate diagnosis, thereby facilitating optimal clinical management.
Kim
Miyoung
M
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Korea Ansan Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Lee
Ki Yeol
KY
Lee
Kyung Won
KW
Bae
Kyongtae T
KT
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005744:Gastric Acid; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D007648:Kerosene; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015701:Near Drowning; D009821:Oils; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D007648:Kerosene; D009821:Oils