TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Sexual assaults
JO  - Revue du praticien, La
A1  - Gosset, Didier
A1  - Hédouin, Valéry
SP  - 734
EP  - 738
VL  - 52
IS  - 7
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: fr</p>
LA  - fr
SN  - 0035-2640
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -