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Anastomotic stents for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel, and methods of use thereof. The anastomotic stents of the invention are suitable for use in a variety of anastomosis procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting. One embodiment of the invention comprises a large vessel an

Anastomotic stents for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel, and methods of use thereof. The anastomotic stents of the invention are suitable for use in a variety of anastomosis procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting. One embodiment of the invention comprises a large vessel anastomotic stent for use with large diameter target vessels such as the aorta or its major side branches. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a small vessel anastomotic stent for use on a target vessel which has a small diameter such as a coronary artery. Another aspect of the invention involves applicators for use with the stents of the invention.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]a) an outer flange configured to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of the target vessel, having a body defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; andb) an inner flange connectable to the outer flange, having a body defining an openings and

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a) an outer flange configured to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of the target vessel, having a body defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; andb) an inner flange connectable to the outer flange, having a body defining an openings and being configured to be positioned adjacent an inner surface of the target vessel, to provide fluid communication between a lumen of the graft vessel and a lumen of the target vessel, wherein the inner flange is separable from the graft vessel.