Proctologic disorders in sex deviates; a study of sixty-eight cases of sodomy

Sixty-eight patients, 50 of them in penal institutions, who practiced passive sodomy were studied by interview and examination with regard to type of homosexuality, appearance, age at onset, frequency of practice, techniques, and proctologic findings.A high incidence of anal cryptitis was observed. A sign observable on digital examination, possibly peculiarly indicative of the practice of sodomy, was noted in many cases. Particular care is needed in the examination and treatment of anorectal diseases in sodomists and certain precautions must be taken as to hospital accommodations.