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Summary of Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Assets held for sale | $ 3,363
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Assets held for sale | $ 3,363

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