Mattes R D, Kare M R
Dig Dis. 1986;4(3):129-38. doi: 10.1159/000171143.
Disorders in different regions of the alimentary tract have been associated with alterations in gustatory function. Current understanding of mechanisms underlying the taste disturbances and their impact on the physical and emotional well-being of patients is incomplete. Indeed, in most instances, present knowledge remains at a descriptive level. Accumulating evidence that profound interactions occur between the sense of taste and alimentary function poses a challenge to apply this knowledge in the clinic setting.
消化道不同区域的紊乱与味觉功能改变有关。目前对味觉障碍的潜在机制及其对患者身心健康影响的理解并不完整。事实上，在大多数情况下，目前的知识仍停留在描述层面。越来越多的证据表明味觉与消化功能之间存在着深刻的相互作用，这对在临床环境中应用这些知识构成了挑战。
