Multiscale Vessel Enhancement Filtering: What made the Frangi Filter so popluar?

The Hessian Matrix can be used to measure curvatures. As such, its eigenvalues allow to detect tubular structures, the key idea of the Frangi Filter. Image created by author.

In an era when medical imaging tools race forward at breathtaking speeds, certain research papers stand the test of time and continue to inspire. One shining example is the 1998 MIC…