clostridial cholecystitis

What Is Gallbladder Emphysema? Emphysematous cholecystitis, known less commonly as clostridial cholecystitis, is an acute infection of the gallbladder wall caused by gas-forming organisms (eg, Clostridium or Escherichia coli) that is generally considered a surgical emergency. What causes air in the gallbladder? Other common causes of gas within the gallbladder include: enterobiliary surgical anastomosis, incompetent