Clinical Case Contest - Mastering complexity in wide-neck aneurysms, dissections and intracranial stenosis

Eligibility

• The Contest is open to all neuroradiology practitioners (Interventional Neuroradiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Neurosurgeons).
• The winner commits to being available to present his/her clinical case at the LINNC Paris 2026 Course.
• Several clinical cases can be submitted by the same institution.
• Several clinical cases can be submitted by the same author, in the limit of 3 clinical cases.
• The clinical case must be written in English.

Inclusion criteria

• Clinical cases must adhere to the pEGASUS HPC System instructions for use .
• Clinical cases are limited to the following regions: EU (European Union), EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), South America and Asia based on indications for use.
• Clinical cases should involve neurovascular procedures such as Aneurysm treatment, Stenosis and Dissection.
• Submissions should demonstrate how the use of the pEGASUS HPC Stent System enhanced procedural efficiency and treatment outcomes.

Exclusion criteria

• Any clinical case not addressing the themes of aneurysm treatment, stenosis and dis-section or any other sub-theme of your choice provided it couldn’t be treated with a pEGASUS HPC Stent System. 
• Clinical cases that do not adhere to the  pEGASUS HPC System instructions for use will be excluded.
• Peripheral clinical cases are not eligible for submission.
• Any clinical case including personal data from a patient will be rejected.

Review the Contest rules

Jury members

All clinical cases will be evaluated by an independent Jury selected by LINNC online.

Jildaz Caroff
(Paris, France)

Vladimir Gavrilovic
(Udine, Italy)

Ali Khanafer
(Stuttgart, Germany)

Rodrigo Rivera
(Santiago, Chile)

Evaluation criteria

• Originality of the clinical case
• Quality and coherence of the presentation
• Quality of imaging
• Scientific interest of the case

Winner designation and awards

• The top five cases will be published on LINNC online prior to LINNC Paris 2026. 
• The winner will earn the spotlight at LINNC Paris 2026
• The winner will be announced at the latest three weeks before the LINNC Paris 2026 Course.

Awards

The winner of the Contest will have the opportunity to present his/her clinical case at the LINNC Paris 2026 Course at the Carrousel du Louvre.

They will receive an entry badge (if not already acquired at the time of the results) and partial coverage of travel and accommodation expenses (if not already supported through a sponsorship), within a defined budget, including :

• A two-night hotel stay, up to 300€ per night including breakfast,
• Two meals, up to 50€ per meal including beverage.
• Transportation up to a maximum of 1000€ based on actual expenses. First-class train/economy flight.

Review the Contest rules for more information

The Clinical Case Contest is organized by LINNC online and supported by