A method and apparatus for repairing a vessel at a bifurcation without obstructing blood flow through the bifurcation, wherein an expandable ostial stent comprises a tubular body and a deformable flaring portion. Repair of a bifurcated vessel is accomplished by positioning the expandable ostial stent...http://www.google.com/patents/US5607444?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5607444 - Ostial stent for bifurcations