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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 LegalMatter
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of pending legal proceedings that would have an effect on consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows | 0

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