TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Interpretation of non-genital injuries in sexual assault
JO  - Baillière's best practice and research. Clinical obstetrics and gynaecology
A1  - Crane, Jack
SP  - 103
EP  - 111
VL  - 27
IS  - 1
N2  - The accurate description and interpretation of non-genital injuries may be crucial in cases of alleged sexual assault, and may be important in corroborating a victim's statement of events. In many cases of sexual assault, non-genital injuries may be either absent or trivial; nevertheless, even minor injuries may be of significance and need to be recorded. Injuries may be result from attempts to restrain the victim, whereas others (e.g. bite marks) may have a sexual motive or be part of a sado-masochistic ritual. A standard nomenclature for injuries (i.e. using the terms 'bruises', 'abrasions', 'lacerations', 'incisions and 'stab wounds') should avoid ambiguity between medical examiners.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1521-6934
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2012.08.009
ID  - ref1
ER  -