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Portal vein imaging utilizing 320-slice CT demonstrated enlargement of the portal and splenic veins, splenomegaly, multiple varicose veins at the splenic hilum, and local protrusion of the left renal vein. An initial diagnosis of HE with SSRS and hypersplenism was established. A multi-disciplinary treatment approach was implemented, incorporating a patient\u2013doctor collaborative decision-making model. Two treatment options were presented to the patient, who opted for surgical intervention over interventional treatment. Subsequently, a combined splenectomy and splenorenal shunt vessel ligation procedure was performed. Postoperatively, the patient's condition exhibited significant improvement compared to his pre-operative state, with no recurrence of HE observed. 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