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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Mitsui and Co., LTD - Asia-Pacific dialysis business - Subsequent Event $ in Thousands | Aug. 01, 2016 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Subscribed investment amount | $ 300,000
Ownership interest percentage | 40.00%
Investment period | 3 years
Initial investment in equity method investment | $ 50,000

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