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===Complications===
===Complications===
Accidental splenic puncture will contaminate the sample and make analysis difficult. The fluid will be blood-tinged and have a PCV greater than that of the peripheral blood. Accidental puncture and aspiration of the bowel and its contents commonly occurs but does not often cause complications. The risk of this can be minimized using a blunt-tipped cannula. The risk of both scenarios can be minimized by the use of ultrasound guidance. If sterility is broken during the procedure or purulent and septic fluid is removed then there is a risk of cellulitis and abscess formation in the body wall.