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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of comparable consolidated amounts | 95.00% | 95.00%

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