Venous thrombectomy can help treat acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduce long-term complications. The procedure removes the thrombus to eliminate obstruction and preserve valve function. Randomized trials found that venous thrombectomy plus anticoagulation led to better long-term outcomes than anticoagulation alone, including lower venous pressures, less venous reflux, fewer symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome, and better patency rates. Contemporary venous thrombectomy techniques use dual catheter techniques and angiovenous fistulas to effectively clear thrombus and reduce venous hypertension in order to decrease long-term morbidity from extensive DVT.