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Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Aug. 04, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name DELCATH SYSTEMS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000872912  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,451,930
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2014