Duodenal stenosis is a rare complication of acute pancreatitis. We pre
sent 5 cases and suggest a protocol of treatment based on intubation o
f the stenosis and nutritional support via nasojejunal feeding tube. T
his non-invasive method facilitated adequate control in 3 of the 5 cas
es. Total parenteral nutrition should be left for cases with severe st
enosis, and surgery for those in which conservative treatment fails af
ter a period of five weeks.