@article{0c400b31-fced-475e-88dd-042e07c49e52,
  abstract     = {{<p>Inadequate bowel preparation remains a major barrier to high-quality colonoscopy, with taste aversion representing a common yet under-recognized contributor to poor tolerability of the bowel preparation. Current strategies primarily aim to improve palatability through formulation changes or dosing regimens. This paper proposes a novel, hypothesis-driven approach: transient pharmacologic suppression of gustatory perception using topical oral lidocaine to reduce the perceived unpleasantness of bowel preparation solutions. The concept arises from a serendipitous clinical observation in which tongue-focused lidocaine application enabled successful oral intake in a patient with repeated prior intolerance. By targeting taste perception directly rather than modifying the preparation itself, this approach may offer a complementary strategy for selected patients. Further evaluation is required to assess feasibility, safety, and clinical effectiveness.</p>}},
  author       = {{Abdulrasak, Mohammed}},
  issn         = {{2296-858X}},
  keywords     = {{bedside observation; bowel preparation; colonoscopy quality; taste aversion; topical lidocaine}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{1--3}},
  publisher    = {{Frontiers Media S. A.}},
  series       = {{Frontiers in Medicine}},
  title        = {{Taste aversion as an under-recognized determinant of bowel preparation quality}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1803366}},
  doi          = {{10.3389/fmed.2026.1803366}},
  volume       = {{13}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}