Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography at 5 T: Quantitative and Qualitative Comparison with 3 T

Motivation: To evaluate the 5 T MRI’s effectiveness for MRCP imaging. Goal(s): To demonstrate 5 T imaging's comparability in visualization, SNR, and image quality to 3 T. Approach: MRCP was performed on subjects using both 3 T and 5 T MRI, assessing the bile duct tree visualization and SNR, with radiologists evaluating image quality and artifacts. Results: 5 T revealed superior bile duct tree visualization, with comparable SNR, image quality, and artifact management to 3 T. Impact: The study highlights 5 T MRI's potential in MRCP, suggesting improved biliary visualization which could lead to better clinical outcomes and guide further technological advancements in non-invasive diagnostics.