CLINICAL AND FORENSIC CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING THE SEVERITY OF PELVIC ORGAN INJURIES
Keywords:
Pelvic organ injuries, forensic medical assessment, severity criteria, bodily harm, clinical findings, forensic expertiseAbstract
Injuries to the pelvic organs represent a significant challenge in forensic medical practice due to their anatomical complexity, variability of trauma mechanisms, and potential life-threatening consequences. Accurate assessment of the severity of pelvic organ injuries is essential for determining the degree of bodily harm, establishing medico-legal responsibility, and providing objective forensic conclusions. This article analyzes clinical and forensic criteria used to evaluate the severity of pelvic organ injuries, emphasizing the integration of clinical findings, morphological features, and functional disturbances. The study highlights the importance of standardized forensic approaches to improve the reliability and consistency of expert assessments.
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