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What is What is the mechanism of an acoustic shadow seen on USG? and explain in detail?
An acoustic shadow is an echo free area located behind an insonated structure. It is caused by total reflection of the ultra sound waves causing a shadow behind it. Reference: The Practice of Ultrasound: A Step-by-Step Guide to Abdominal Scanning By Behold Block page 49.