The relationship between the transverse hymenal orifice diameter by the separation technique and other possible markers of sexual abuse

摘要: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between transverse hymenal orifice diameter as measured by separation technique (THODST), using a method that maximized of orifice, and other possible markers sexual abuse in girls from 3 through 12 years old. METHODS: Over 10-year period, clinical information was recorded on referred to WakeMed Child Sexual Abuse Team Raleigh, NC at time examination. The study population comprised 1975 2058 evaluated for abuse. were interviewed, examined, tested sexually transmitted diseases. Information referral sources, accompanying guardians, previous recent physical examinations recorded. assigned three groups based upon their risk being abused. Linear regression performed how well THODST distinguished groups, it correlated with individual established RESULTS: size did not distinguish nor correlate any potential or than trauma: narrowing posterior rim, tears lacerations, clefts 5 7 o'clock supine position. CONCLUSION: Thus, we found have no value answering question, "Was this child abused?" Language: en