An endoluminal stent contains a hollow passageway for the circulation of
heated and/or cryogenic fluids to recapture a previously implanted shape
memory stent. The hollow passageway stent can have one or a plurality of
passageways and is configured in a tubular shape with numerous coils,
providing an empty tubular lumen through the center of the stent to allow
blood flow. The stent is connected to a removable catheter that conducts
fluid to the stent. Fluid flow may be regulated by valves incorporated in
either the stent and/or the catheter.
