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ArticleJournal of neurointerventional surgery2026

Safety and efficacy of stent-assisted coiling with the pEGASUS-HPC stent in wide-necked intracranial aneurysms: a multicenter retrospective analysis.

Mohammad Almohammad, Ali Khanafer, Mete Dadak, Christopher Nimsky, Alexander Grote, Bayan Alhaj Moustafa, Islam El Malky, Lisa Hekers, Abdallah Aburub, Zakarya Ali and 5 more

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Mohammad AlmohammadFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany mohammad.almohammad1988@outlook.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-4233-8048
Ali KhanaferNeuroradiology, Klinikum Stuttgart Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9482-0151
Mete DadakDepartment of Radiology, St Vincenz Hospital Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany.
Christopher NimskyFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Alexander GroteFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Bayan Alhaj MoustafaFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Islam El MalkyNeurology, South Valley University, Qena, Qena Governorate, Egypt.
Lisa HekersFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Abdallah AburubFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Zakarya AliCentral Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, Offenbach am Main, Germany.
Mariana GurschiFachbereich Medizin, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Julia KorthäuerInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Koblenz, Germany.
Stephan FelberInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Koblenz, Germany.
Hans HenkesNeuroradiology, Klinikum Stuttgart Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6534-036X
André KemmlingDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg Campus Marburg, Marburg, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundStent-assisted coiling is widely used for the treatment of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. The pEGASUS-HPC stent features a hydrophilic polymer coating designed to reduce thrombogenicity, potentially improving safety, particularly in ruptured aneurysms and complex configurations.

objectiveTo evaluate the safety, efficacy, and technical feasibility of stent-assisted coiling using the pEGASUS-HPC stent in the treatment of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms.

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 223 patients with 251 wide-necked aneurysms treated at six centers between July 2021 and March 2025. Primary endpoints included angiographic occlusion (modified Raymond-Roy classification, MRRC), periprocedural complications, and clinical outcome (modified Rankin Scale, mRS) at discharge and follow-up. Subgroup analysis was performed for ruptured aneurysms and bifurcation cases requiring Y-stenting.

resultsStent deployment and coiling were technically successful in all cases. Immediate complete occlusion (MRRC I) was achieved in 92.4% of aneurysms, increasing to 96.8% at follow-up. The overall retreatment rate was 2.2%. Periprocedural complications occurred in 1.6% of cases, consisting of two minor perforations in unruptured aneurysms, both managed without clinical consequences. In ruptured cases a favorable outcome (mRS ≤2) was observed in 71.1%, with mortality confined to Hunt and Hess grade V or basilar artery aneurysms. Y-stenting was performed in 15.9% of cases without technical failure. No perforations occurred in ruptured cases.

conclusionStent-assisted coiling with the pEGASUS-HPC stent appears technically feasible and effective for wide-necked aneurysms, including acute ruptured cases and those requiring Y-stenting, with high occlusion rates and low complication rates.

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Aneurysm, RupturedEmbolization, TherapeuticEndovascular ProceduresIntracranial AneurysmStentsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAneurysmCoilInterventionStent

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PMCPMC13217046

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