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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
10.1055/b-0034-91858 Malignant Diseases of the Colon and Rectum By far the most common colonic malignancy is adenocarcinoma. Rare tumors include primary lymphoma, carcinoids, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, melanomas, mesenchymal malignancies (such…
