A removable stent system and method for extraction of a removable stent from a target site is disclosed. The removable stent includes a removable stent having a collapsible end and a collapsing element configured for coupling with a removal tool. The collapsing element can be configured as a lasso or...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6821291?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6821291 - Retrievable stent and method of use thereof