The present invention provides implantable devices and associated methods for interconnecting human vessels in a side-to-side or an end-to-side arrangement rapidly, safely and in a minimally invasive manner. The devices comprise a vessel connector and a intravascular support mechanism for establishing...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20030088256?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030088256 - Devices and methods for interconnecting vessels
