| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 144 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses (Details) (http://www.ventrusbio.com/role/AccruedExpensesDetails) |
| Table | Accrued Expenses [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001426800 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Class of Stock [Axis] | Class of Stock [Domain] |
| Accrued Expenses [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Accrued expenses: | ||
Salaries, bonuses and employee benefits | ||
Accrued severance expenses | ||
Research and development expenses | ||
General and administrative expenses | ||
Other | ||
Total accrued expenses | 4,752,823 | 2,039,204 |