Comparison 3. Midline versus lateral insertion.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Peritonitis	2	120	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.65 [0.32, 1.33]
2 Exit‐site/tunnel infection	2	120	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.56 [0.12, 2.58]
3 Catheter removal or replacement	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
4 Death (all causes)	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	Totals not selected