title: MDCT evaluation of foreign bodies and liquid aspiration pneumonia in adults.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Korea Ansan Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Miyoung
authors: M
authors: Kim
authors: Ki Yeol
authors: KY
authors: Lee
authors: Kyung Won
authors: KW
authors: Lee
authors: Kyongtae T
authors: KT
authors: Bae
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D007648:Kerosene; D009821:Oils