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| Network | 034 - Disclosure - Note 12 - Common Share Purchase Warrants (Tables) (http://www.sophirisbio.com/20161231/role/statement-note-12-common-share-purchase-warrants-tables) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001563855 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Scenario [Axis] | Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] |
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Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block] |
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