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01-02-2019 | Classics in Abdominal Radiology
Venetian blind shadowing on ultrasound
Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 2/2019
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“Venetian blind” shadowing is a type of posterior acoustic artifact described as bands of linear shadows along lines of sight, often diverging on a convex probe [1]. Ironic to its name, it resembles “vertical blinds” rather than the classic horizontal appearance of Venetian window blinds (Figs. 1, 2).
Fig. 1
Venetian blinds, widely adopted as office windows. Photo taken by Dr Leanne Chin
Fig. 2
Fun fact: An iconic painting called “The Venetian Blind” by Edmund Charles Tarbell draws us back to its history since the 18th century. Image available at: http://bertc.com/subsix/g90/images/tarbell20.jpg
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