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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Input | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Input | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of inputs used for valuation of warrants | Input |  |  | 6 |  | 6 |
Derivative warrant liability [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Change in fair value of the warrant liability, net | $ (27) | $ (8,680) | $ (1,227) | $ (9,171) | $ (12,780) | $ (564)
Derivative warrant liabilities | $ 16 |  | $ 16 |  | $ 18,751 | $ 3,785

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