[Acute acalculous cholecystitis following hepatic artery embolism in multiple trauma]

We have reported a case of acute acalculous cholecystitis occurring after hepatic artery embolization in a woman sustaining multiple traumatic injuries. Although many classical factors such as shock, sepsis, transfusion or narcotic administration may be involved in the genesis of gall-bladder necrosis, we have discussed the possible involvement of hepatic artery embolization in the ischaemic process. Indeed, this mechanism has already been reported in non traumatic patient following hepatic tumor chemoembolization.