What do systematic reviews say?

Midline vs lateral insertion

It is very uncertain whether midline changes death (all causes) compared with lateral insertion (very low certainty).

• Catheter type, placement and insertion techniques for preventing catheter‐related infections in chronic peritoneal… 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 8.5 [0.5, 143.32]
  1 study · 37 participants
  Very low