7 The Stomach
10.1055/b-0034-80018 7 The Stomach Anatomy ▪ Anatomy of the Esophagus Location The esophagus is located in the posterior mediastinum. It lies medial in front of the spinal column until the…
1 Visceral Manipulation according to Barral
10.1055/b-0034-80012 1 Visceral Manipulation according to Barral Theory of Visceral Manipulation ▪ Physiology of Organ Movement We distinguish three movements of the internal organs: motricity, mobility, and motility. Motricity Motricity…
3 Circulatory Techniques according to Kuchera
10.1055/b-0034-80014 3 Circulatory Techniques according to Kuchera Objective An organ can be influenced by its circulation, which includes the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems, as well as the sympathetic and…
5 The Liver
10.1055/b-0034-80016 5 The Liver Anatomy General Facts Macroscopic subdivision of the liver is into: left and right lobe caudate lobe quadrate lobe The liver is covered by peritoneum, except for…
6 The Gallbladder
10.1055/b-0034-80017 6 The Gallbladder Anatomy General Facts The gallbladder is a hollow pear-shaped organ that measures 8–12 cm in length and 4–5 cm in width. Its capacity lies around 40–70…
8 The Duodenum
10.1055/b-0034-80019 8 The Duodenum Anatomy General Facts The duodenum has a total length of 25–30cm and is shaped like a horseshoe. It extends from T12 to L3, and from the…
4 Reflex Point Treatment according to Chapman
10.1055/b-0034-80015 4 Reflex Point Treatment according to Chapman Definition The Chapman reflex points are “gangliform contractions” in the deeper layers of the fascia. They can be described as small fascial…
2 Fascial Treatment of the Organs according to Finet and Williame
10.1055/b-0034-80013 2 Fascial Treatment of the Organs according to Finet and Williame Foundations The body’s fascia consists of connective tissue and forms a continuum. In this context, we can distinguish…
Polypoid Lesions of the Colon
10.1055/b-0034-91857 Polypoid Lesions of the Colon Characterization of Polypoid Lesions at CT Colonography If a polypoid filling defect is detected in the colon, it needs to be further analyzed by…
Pitfalls and Artifacts
10.1055/b-0034-91862 Pitfalls and Artifacts Errors leading to incorrect diagnosis can arise at any stage during CT colonography, so the range of potential pitfalls and pseudolesions is wide. Suboptimal bowel preparation…
