Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated aggregate remaining fair value of long-lived assets impaired during current period	$ 6,856

Estimated aggregate fair value of long lived assets impaired during current period.

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