COLPOSCOPIC DOCUMENTATION - AN OBJECTIVE APPROACH TO ASSESSING SEXUALABUSE OF GIRLS

Accurate measurements of the genital anatomy of victims of child sexua l abuse can be documented with colposcopic photography. Most colposcop es available, however, do not have a built-in measuring grid for medic olegal documentation. Because of the unique optics designed for the co lposcope, an accurate comparison can be provided if the measuring tool is photographed in the same focal plane and at the same magnification as the object of concern. Properly labeled slides may then be used as clear evidence in court.