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

pEGASUS HPC Stent System: Clinical Case Contest

The submission deadline has now passed. A huge thank you to everyone who shared their expertise and contributed to the success of this year’s contest!

We have received many cases highlighting advanced techniques in the treatment of wide-neck aneurysms, dissections, and intracranial stenosis using the pEGASUS HPC Stent System.

What’s Next?

Our renowned international jury is now entering the deliberation phase. They will carefully review each submission based on clinical excellence and technical innovation.

Finalists: The top five cases will be selected for publication on LINNC online.
The Prize: The grand winner will be invited to present his/her case live on stage at LINNC Paris 2026.

The Big Reveal: Stay tuned! We will announce the winners in just a few days.

Thank you for being part of this scientific exchange. Good luck to all participants!

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 dissection 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.

The winner 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