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Midline Paracentesis May Lower Bleeding Risk: Evidence From a 4,500‑Procedure Retrospective Review
A large single‑center retrospective review found zero hemorrhagic complications after midline ultrasound‑guided paracentesis versus 60 events after lateral approaches (0/230 vs 60/4,283; p=0.03), suggesting the midline (linea alba) approach may reduce post‑procedural bleeding risk.