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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Input | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of inputs used for valuation of warrants | Input | 6 |  |  |
Derivative warrant liability [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Change in fair value of the warrant liability, net | $ 15,103 | $ 12,780 | $ 564 |
Derivative warrant liabilities | $ 560 | $ 18,751 |  |
November 2017 Warrants [Member] | Exchange Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative warrant liability [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Value of warrants issued |  |  |  | $ 14,400

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