| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 164 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses and Other Long-term Liabilities - Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities (Detail) (http://lemaitre.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAccruedExpensesAndOtherLongtermLiabilitiesScheduleOfOtherLongtermLiabilities) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001158895 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] | ||
Aquisition-related liabilities | ||
Deferred rent | ||
Income taxes | ||
Other | ||
Total | 2,001,000 | 774,000 |