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Qualitative evaluation was conducted by three radiologists, assessing the depiction of PCLs and the MPD, image sharpness, noise, artifacts, overall image quality, and the connection of PCLs and MPD. Quantitative and qualitative metrics were compared using paired\n                      <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\n                      -test and the Wilcoxon signed rank test.\u00a0SR-DLR significantly enhanced SNR and CNR (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Image sharpness was also enhanced, as shown by lower ERD and higher ERS in both CBD and MPD, together with reduced FWHM of the MPD (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.005). Qualitative assessments indicated improved depiction of PCLs and image sharpness with SR-DLR across all readers (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009\u2264\u20090.017). Most readers also reported improved visualization of the MPD and reduced noise, and overall quality. There was no statistically significant difference in determining the connectivity between PCLs and the MPD.\u00a0SR-DLR significantly enhances image quality in MRCP, improving visualization of PCLs. 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