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The ostomy pouch has a coupling or securement member formed as a washer-shaped wafer of adhesive material, preferably a hydrocolloid. The pouch is secured directly onto the abdominal wall with the adhesive wafer aligned with the stoma. Flushability of the pouch is enhanced by forming the pouch with

The ostomy pouch has a coupling or securement member formed as a washer-shaped wafer of adhesive material, preferably a hydrocolloid. The pouch is secured directly onto the abdominal wall with the adhesive wafer aligned with the stoma. Flushability of the pouch is enhanced by forming the pouch with converging side walls within an optimum angular range and a predetermined pouch width and pouch height. The pouch also has a predetermined wall thickness and the wafer is of predetermined thickness. Thus when the pouch is deposited in a water-saver toilet, bottom end first in a carrier sleeve, the pouch can flow in streamlined fashion through the passages of a toilet and any sewer pipe or septic line connected to the toilet. If the flush capacity of the toilet and the flow rate of water through the toilet and sewer line are increased, the ostomy pouch can be deposited in the toilet without a carrier sleeve.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A flushable ostomy pouch for holding body waste that passes through a stoma comprising:a) a pouch formed of flexible plastic sheet material defining a waste collection chamber for body waste that passes through a stoma,b) a waste inlet opening formed in said pouch for pas

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A flushable ostomy pouch for holding body waste that passes through a stoma comprising:a) a pouch formed of flexible plastic sheet material defining a waste collection chamber for body waste that passes through a stoma,b) a waste inlet opening formed in said pouch for passage of waste material from said stoma into said collection chamber,c) said pouch having a top end portion, a bottom end portion opposite said top end portion, and opposite side edges extending between said top end portion and said bottom end portion, said side edge portions converging toward each other in a direction from said top end portion to said bottom end portion such that said pouch in plan view is substantially V-shaped, andd) said pouch having a height of 6 to 8 inches extending from said top end portion to said bottom end portion, a top end portion width of 4.5 to 6 inches, and an angle of convergence of the side portions in the range of 15.degree. to 25.degree..