Ana Lorena Madrigal Méndez
Gastroenterology
Patient Demographics: Adult, Elderly
"In addition to my knowledge and skills in gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy, I offer my patients the assurance that they will be cared for by a human being with a good heart and integrity."
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Procedures (35)
General Inquiry
Celiac disease test
Lower GI Endoscopy
Colonoscopy and biopsy
Emergencies
Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve
Endoscopic mucosectomy
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopy + colonoscopy
Endoscopy with intravenous sedation
Esophageal dilation with hydrostatic and pneumatic balloon
Esophageal staining
Gastric feeding tube
Gastroscopy + Colonoscopy
Upper GI Endoscopy
Helicobacter Pylori Test
Hemorrhoid ligatures
Intragastric balloon placement
Ligation of esophageal varices
Liver biopsy polyp
Management of bleeding gastric
Mucosectomy
Online Medicine
Paracentesis
PEG
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Polypectomy
Positioning of biliary, esophageal and intestinal prosthesis
Rectoscopy
Rectosigmoidoscopy
Small bowel examination
surgical removal of esophagus polyps
Urease test
`Resection of polyps in the colon, stomach or rectum
Medical conditions (28)
Abdominal pain
Cirrhosis
Diarrhea
Gastritis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Abdominal hemorrhage
Acalasia
Barrett's esophagus
Chronic ulcers
Colitis
Constipation
Crohn's disease
Digestive Tract Tumors
Endoscopic treatment of obesity
Esophageal stenosis
Flatulence (farting)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hepatitis
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Nausea
Overweight
Pancreas disease
Peptic ulcer
Stomach acid problem
Stomach sores
Vomiting
General Info
Languages
English, Español, italiano
Education
Degrees
- Gastroenterology Specialist. Universidad de Costa Rica. August 2007 - August 2011
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Universidad de Costa Rica. January 1998 - December 2003
Courses
Course in Basic CPR - American Heart Association
Course: Endoscopic Dissection of Submucosa - Medizin im Grunen. Berlin, Alemania
Course: Endoscopic Dissection of Submucosa and POEM - Clínica las Condes. Santiago, Chile
Advanced CPR Course
Good Clinical Practices, ICIMED - CONIS
Course "Endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection" Hospital of specialties national medical center Siglo XXI
International Course of Interventional Endoscopy in ESD and POEM
STAR Endoscopic Suture ASGE Course
Trainings
Postgraduate Degree
Professional
Licenses
Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED7903Deceased
Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica
Affiliations
- Member: Latin American Association of Hepatology
- Costa Rican Association of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Positions
- Medical assistant specialist in Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy - Hospital San Juan de Dios.
Publications
- Kahaleh M, Tyberg A, Madrigal A et al. Peroral Endoscopic Mytomoy Around the World: A decade of experience. Gastrointest Endosc 2019;89(6):AB193-AB194
- Vargas J, Madrigal A. Closure of Persistent gastrocutaneous fistula after PEG removal: an ace under the sleeve. Endoscopia 2019;31:90-92.
- Ramírez W, Vargas J, Madrigal A, et al. Quality indicators in colonoscopy. Acta Med Costarr 2019;1(61): 37-42.
- Burdowski J, Bhurwai A, Gaidhane M, Madrigal A, et al. Efficacy and Safety of POEM in Recently Trained Endoscopists: How does it compare to their mentors? DDW Virtual 2020.
- Pioppo L, Reja D, Gaidhane M, Tawadros A, Madrigal A, et al. Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy versus Pyloromyotomy: An International Comparative Study. DDW Virtual 2020
- Bhurwal A, Sarkar A, Shahid H, Madrigal Méndez A, et al. Technical andClinical Success of Endoscopic Fistulae Closure: A Multicenter Collaborative Study. UEG Week Virtual 2020.
- Grant D, Madrigal A, Hernandez V, et al. Management of multiple esophageal leaks with Mega Stent after aborted per oral endosocopic myotomy (POEM). E-poster. Endo 2020.
- Kahaleh M, Pioppo L, A, Madrigal A et al. The Impact of Obesity in Peroral Endoscopic Mytomoy on Achalasia: a International Multicenter Registry. DDW 2021.
- Kahaleh M, Mahpour Y, Madrigal A et al. Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Zenker´s Diverticulum: A Novel And Superior Techique to Septotomy?. DDW 2021.
- Leiva J, Madrigal A, Salas D. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, C and HIV in homeless people in Costa Rica. Rev Costarr Salud Pública 2013; 22: 113-118.
- “Disección submucosa endoscópica en tracto digestivo superior, experiencia de los primeros 100 casos en costa rica a nivel del sistema de salud público y privado”. Panamerican Gastroenterology Congress, Sao Paulo 2018.
- “My patient has Barrett’s esophagus: what should I do next?”, Costa Rican Gastroenterology Congress, San José, Costa Rica, June 2019
- “High frequency surgery applied to Gastroenterology”, Therapeutic Endoscopy using HybridKnife and HybridAPC Workshop, San José, Costa Rica, August 2017
- “EMR, ESD, POEM: differences and similarities”, First EMR/ESD Seminary for nurses”, San José, Costa Rica, Conferencista. October 2019.
- “Third space endoscopy: the costarican experience”, National Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Congress, Costa Rica. Conferencista. November 2020
- Gastrodebates Mexico-Costa Rica. Tips for the management of per oral endoscopic myotomy associated complications. Conferencista. December 2020.
- Jornada Regional del Sur."Biopsia avanzada en lesiones del tercer espacio". Conferencista. República Dominicana 2021.
- Simposio Internacional ASGE/SIED: "The Best Practices in Endoscopy en Español". Comoderadora. DDW 2021.
- Pioppo L, Reja D, Madrigal A, et al. Gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy versus pyloromyotomy for gastroparesis: An Internatiobnal comparative study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021.
- Kahaleh M, Malpour N, Madrigal AL, et al. Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Zenker's Diverticulum A Novel and Superior Technique Compared with Septotomy? J Clin Gastreonterol 2022.