title: [Medical-legal aspects in sexual assault matters].
abstract: The examination of a victim of sexual acts represents an important activity in forensic medicine, so quantitatively that by his contribution to truth demonstration. Either ponctual or repeated facts, this investigation, required by judicial authorities, necessitates a big availability towards victims, an anatomical thorough knowledge in particular of various aspects of hymen as well as samples of high quality. This article lays emphasis on basic points for the good accomplishment of this forensic examination.
authors.affiliation: Université de Liège, Institut de Médecine légale.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ravache-Quiriny
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001530:Belgium; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011902:Rape / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence