title: Anorectal trauma. Medicolegal and forensic aspects.
abstract: A review of both deliberate and accidental anorectal trauma is presented. The mechanisms and types of injuries as well as the complications are discussed. Injuries resulting from sexual assaults are discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Milton Helpern International Center for the Forensic Sciences, Wichita State University, KS 67208.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Eckert
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Katchis
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D010378:Pedophilia; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*; D012448:Sadism; D012742:Sex Offenses; D012725:Sexual Behavior