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Roger, I've always guessed that the discrepancy was due to the fraility of memory over 40 years later. With Leale misremembering with more contemporary (1909) medical procedures.

I agree, Steve. But, if true, he's not the only one who did some embellishing (or worse). For example, in the many years following the assassination over 20 men claimed (or were given credit) to have helped carry the stricken President across the street from Ford's Theatre to the Petersen House. Lincoln was a tall man, but not that tall!

Once again, IMO Dr. Leale is a hero despite some likely "storytelling" in his 1909 address.