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REORGANIZATION ITEMS, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Reorganization Bankruptcy Code Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Total reorganization fees | $ 0 | $ 272
Total reorganization items, net |  | 272
Chapter 11 |  |
Reorganization Bankruptcy Code Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Professional fees incurred |  | 201
Trustee fees incurred |  | 71
Total reorganization fees |  | 272
Total reorganization items, net |  | $ 272

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