Citation

Gosset D, Hédouin V. Rev. Prat. 2002; 52(7): 734-738.

Vernacular Title

Violences sexuelles.

Affiliation

Service de médecine légale et pénitentiaire Hôpital Roger-Salengro, 59037 Lille. gosset@hp-sc.univ-lille2.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, J B Bailliere et Fils)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12032959

Abstract

Examining a victim of sexual assault is a medico-legal emergency. It has to be performed within 72 h, in appropriate conditions. A recent laceration of the hymen does not necessarily indicate a rape, and conversely absence of trauma to a rape victim does not negate the validity of her claim to rape. A normal clinical examination does not exclude the possibility of a sexual abuse. Unlawful sexual intercourse is defined by a sexual penetration without valid consent. Specimen collection, to be considered as an evidence, must be sealed. Toxicological samples have to be performed to search a rape under influence.

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