(L.A.) Serjik Minassian, 46, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2006-04837

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Serjik Minassian.

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Cause of Death A: Sequelae of Shunt Infection (Operated/Under Therapy)

Cause of Death B: S/P Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement for Hydrocephalus

Cause of Death C: Sequelae of Head Trauma

RIP SERJIK MINASSIAN (January 23, 1960 – June 23, 2006)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 4:52 a.m.

Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is surgery to treat excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cavities (ventricles) of the brain (hydrocephalus).