In one embodiment, a stent includes a retention portion and an elongate portion. The retention portion is configured to help retain the stent in place within a body of a patient. The elongate portion extends from the retention portion. The elongate portion has a sidewall defining a lumen and the outer surface of the sidewall includes a pattern. The sidewall has a first section and second section. The first section of the sidewall has a first thickness. The second section of the sidewall has a second thickens different than the first thickness.