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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	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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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, expected to be settled within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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Amount of expense (income) related to adjustment to fair value of warrant liability.

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